LW56111_Cover 3/2/05 11:02 PM Page 1 N O R T H E R N T R U S T C O R P O R AT I O N 5 0 S O U T H L A S A L L E S T R E E T • C H I C A G O, I L L I N O I S 6 0 6 7 5 Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly BC FC CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK PPMMSS334433 22nndd__PPMMSS 334433 #56111 2.16.2005 N O R T H E R N T R U S T C O R P O R A T I O N 2 0 0 4 A N N U A L R E P O R T T O S H A R E H O L D E R S pg01 3/2/05 10:50 PM Page 3 N O R T H E R N T R U S T C O R P O R A T I O N PRINCIPLES T H A T E N D U R E N orthern Trust Corporation is a leading provider of investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions for corporations, institutions and affluent individuals worldwide. Northern Trust, a multibank holding company based in Chicago, has a growing network of offices in 17 U.S. states and has international offices in seven countries. As of December 31, 2004, Northern Trust had assets under administration of $2.6 trillion, assets under investment management of $571.9 billion and banking assets of $45.3 billion. Northern Trust, founded in 1889, has earned distinction as an industry leader in combining high-touch service and expertise with innovative products and technology. For more information, visit www.northerntrust.com. Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P1 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg02 3/2/05 10:50 PM Page 4 consolidated financial highlights 2004 2003 percent change for the year ₍$ in millions₎ Net Income Net Income Applicable to Common Stock Dividends Declared on Common Stock per common share Net Income — Basic — Diluted Dividends Declared Book Value — End of Period Market Price — End of Period averages ₍$ in millions₎ Total Assets Total Earning Assets Securities Loans and Leases Deposits Stockholders’ Equity Common Stockholders’ Equity at year-end ₍$ in millions₎ Total Assets Total Earning Assets Securities Loans and Leases Reserve for Credit Losses Assigned to Loans Deposits Common Stockholders’ Equity ratios Return on Average Assets Return on Average Common Equity Productivity Ratio Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Adjusted Assets Total Capital to Risk-Adjusted Assets Leverage Ratio at year-end ₍$ in billions₎ 24.9 % 25.1 11.0 25.0 % 26.1 11.4 8.4 5.0 5.6 % 6.4 (3.4) (.3) 11.3 5.7 7.4 9.2 % 9.0 (4.5) .7 (12.4) 18.2 7.9 $ $ 505.6 505.6 171.2 2.30 2.27 .78 15.04 48.58 $ 41,300.3 37,009.7 8,153.6 17,450.9 27,027.5 3,145.3 3,145.3 $ 45,276.7 40,151.9 9,041.7 17,942.7 130.7 31,057.6 3,295.6 $ $ 404.8 404.1 154.2 1.84 1.80 .70 13.88 46.28 $ 39,115.2 34,788.2 8,438.9 17,506.9 24,281.7 2,975.7 2,927.3 $ 41,450.2 36,850.2 9,471.3 17,813.8 149.2 26,270.0 3,055.3 1.22 % 16.07 152 10.98 13.31 7.56 1.04 % 13.81 147 11.06 13.96 7.55 Total Managed Trust Assets Total Trust Assets Under Administration $ 571.9 2,648.7 $ 478.6 2,155.1 19.5 % 22.9 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 2 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P2 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg03 3/2/05 10:51 PM Page 5 table of contents 4 Management’s Letter to Shareholders 10 Personal Financial Services 14 Corporate and Institutional Services 18 Northern Trust Global Investments 22 Worldwide Operations and Technology 26 Community Involvement 2 0 0 4 f i n a n c i a l r e v i e w 30 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 61 Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 62 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 63 Consolidated Financial Statements 67 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 100 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 101 Consolidated Financial Statistics 104 Senior Officers 105 Board of Directors 106 Corporate Structure 108 Corporate Information ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 3 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P3 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg04 3/2/05 10:51 PM Page 6 M A N A G E M E N T ’ S L E T T E R T O SHAREHOLDERS The positive momentum the Corporation experienced at the beginning of 2004 continued throughout the year and, at year end, Northern Trust reported strong financial results with record annual revenues and net income driven by excellent new business growth in the U.S. and abroad. This strong performance benefited from corporate exhibiting double digit growth for the year. The revenue initiatives begun in 2003 to reduce expenses, sharpen mix continues to be an attractive one with 74 percent our business focus and invest in businesses that fit our generated by fee income and net interest income strategic vision, particularly in the international area, as contributing 26 percent. Northern Trust has a unique well as from an improved U.S. economy and a strong profile in the financial services industry with our insti- stock market. tutional and private client businesses each contributing The Corporation reported net income per share of approximately one-half of the Corporation’s revenues. $2.27, compared with $1.80 in 2003. Net income equaled The Corporation raised the quarterly cash dividend $505.6 million, compared with $404.8 million earned in the previous year, resulting in a return on average common equity of 16.1 percent. to 21 cents per share of common stock, an increase of 10.5 percent, marking the 108th year of consecutive dividends paid. Total assets under administration rose 23 percent The price of Northern Trust Corporation stock to a record $2.6 trillion. This record performance was increased five percent in 2004 from $46.28 at year-end led by growth in global custody assets, which surpassed 2003 to $48.58 at year-end 2004. The compound annual $1 trillion at year end, an increase of 34 percent. We also growth rate of Northern Trust’s stock for the ten years grew assets under management to a record $571.9 billion ended December 31, 2004 was 19 percent, compared at year end, up 19 percent over 2003. with 10 percent for the S&P 500. Detailed financial results Total revenues of $2.3 billion increased nine percent, are covered fully in Management’s Discussion and with trust fees and foreign exchange trading profits Analysis beginning on page 30. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 4 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P4 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg05 3/2/05 10:51 PM Page 7 William A. Osborn chairman and chief executive officer • Northern Trust has a unique profile in the financial services industry. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 5 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P5 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg06 3/2/05 10:51 PM Page 8 In addition to William Osborn, Management Committee members are (standing from left) William L. Morrison, Timothy J. Theriault and Perry R. Pero and (seated) Terence J. Toth. EXCEPTIONAL, CONSISTENT FOCUS United States and institutional investors worldwide – Northern Trust is a leading provider of investment through two client-focused business units, Personal management, asset and fund administration, and Financial Services (PFS) and Corporate and Institutional fiduciary and banking services for affluent individuals, Services (C&IS). Both businesses grew impressively in corporations and institutions worldwide. In today’s 2004, combining to produce a 12 percent increase in trust marketplace, clients can choose to do business with a wide fees. These business units are supported by our leading-edge array of financial services providers. What distinguishes investment management and operations and technology Northern Trust in this very competitive environment is units, Northern Trust Global Investments (NTGI) and our commitment, stability and strong relationship focus. Worldwide Operations and Technology (WWOT), In 2004, Northern Trust people focused on serving respectively. Our ability to leverage these capabilities personal and institutional clients both domestically across both client distribution channels is unique in the and around the globe. We strengthened our product financial services industry and has been an important spectrum in order to offer more services to our clients contributor to our competitive edge. and expand our relationships with them. PFS clients are now served from a network of 83 Our focus is on administering and managing client offices in 17 states. No other organization has the same assets in two targeted markets – affluent individuals in the reach in the United States marketplace, and no other ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 6 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P6 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg07 3/2/05 10:51 PM Page 9 Management Committee members (seated from left) Steven L. Fradkin and Frederick H. Waddell and (standing from left) Kelly R. Welsh, Alison A.Winter and Timothy P. Moen. private bank has this many offices exclusively focused PFS offers clients integrated investment solutions on the private client. delivered locally through an office network that is con- During 2003 and 2004, we entered exciting new venient to our targeted client base. We have more than markets in New York City, Atlanta, Georgia, and Stamford, 250 trust professionals, 225 portfolio managers and 350 Connecticut. These markets fit perfectly with our goal of banking professionals on location in the markets we serve. having a presence where there is a high concentration There is no other provider with this level of expertise in of affluent households with strong growth projections. the local market. Complementing our local delivery is the In 2004, we also opened a fiduciary and investment overall expertise available to address specialized needs management office in Wilmington, Delaware. This is a such as real estate, oil and gas, and family business issues. trust-only office focused on offering clients the unique Affluent clients have told us that from their private advantages afforded to Delaware fiduciary accounts. In banking relationship they seek expert advice and sophis- early 2005, we announced the opening of the first PFS ticated capabilities that allow them to enjoy financial office in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We continue to expand peace of mind. In the 2003 PFS client satisfaction survey, or renovate offices in existing markets with the most nearly 90 percent of respondents said they are satisfied recent enhancements in Boca Raton, Florida; Highland with Northern Trust and 86 percent said they would Park, Illinois; and Tucson, Arizona. likely recommend Northern Trust to others. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 7 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P7 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg08 3/2/05 10:51 PM Page 10 management’s letter to shareholders Through the C&IS business unit, Northern Trust compared with a compound annual growth rate of the provides asset administration and investment manage- EAFE index over the same period of only 4 percent. ment services to corporations, public entities such Northern Trust’s investment management unit, as state and local governments and pension funds, NTGI, is the ninth largest asset manager worldwide, the financial institutions, foundation and endowments, eighth largest manager of institutional assets and the insurance companies and investment managers. third largest institutional index manager. As of year-end Through a network of nine foreign offices and head- 2004, Northern Trust had $571.9 billion in assets under quarters in Chicago, C&IS now serves clients in 39 coun- management, up 19 percent, across a full range of tries, and our clients invest their portfolios in 90 markets investment products for the personal and institutional worldwide. C&IS continues to enjoy a strong competitive marketplace. This asset growth represents top-tier position in the marketplace, maintaining relationships growth relative to a broad array of competitors. with 18 percent to 40 percent of the top clients in each We have made a significant investment in the asset targeted segment. C&IS does not focus on the entire management business in recent years with a focus on market, but rather on specific segments where we building our products designed to meet the varied invest- know we can demonstrate compelling value propositions ment needs of private clients in PFS and institutional for clients. clients in C&IS. In 2004, new business growth was strong with C&IS Product capabilities were expanded covering all adding many new clients including Folksam, a Swedish investment styles – active, passive, quantitative, equity, mutual insurance company, and the Board of Fire and fixed income, domestic, international, manager of Police Pension Commissioners of the City of Los Angeles. managers and alternative asset classes. NTGI also offers We also expanded the services we provide to many exist- clients comprehensive portfolio services including ing clients such as Exxon Mobil Corporation and Lincoln transition management, securities lending, securities Financial Group. brokerage and other services. In November 2004, we announced our planned WWOT supports all of Northern Trust’s business acquisition of Baring Asset Management’s Financial activities, including the processing and product man- Services Group (FSG). This acquisition will further agement activities of PFS, C&IS and NTGI. The demand strengthen our international business by increasing our for immediate access to information grows each year in capabilities in a number of areas important to clients all segments of our business. Talented, experienced and prospects. The investment in FSG illustrates our WWOT professionals work daily to develop and enhance commitment to the rapidly growing global fund manager innovative products and services that contribute to our segment. We also increased our geographic reach with the goal of meeting or exceeding client expectations. addition of an office in Luxembourg and are working Through Northern Trust Passport, a secure, person- toward opening a representative office in Beijing, China, alized, online information platform, we are able to in 2005. Plans also call for expanding products and provide personal and institutional clients and internal capabilities in Canada. Consistent with the successful partners access to a unique set of tools, reports, market growth of our international business, at year-end 2004 news and expert content. From one portal, clients can global custody assets surpassed $1.0 trillion. From 1994 manage their assets 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the present, Northern Trust global custody assets from any location via the Internet. Northern Trust have grown at a compound annual rate of 31 percent, Passport is among the most advanced information ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 8 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P8 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg09 3/2/05 10:52 PM Page 11 management’s letter to shareholders systems in our industry. We continuously seek ways to add studies. In December, Dr. Dolores E. Cross resigned as new capabilities and enhancements to the Passport suite. a Director after having served on the Board since 1994. To ensure Northern Trust maintains a leadership Illustrating the importance of Northern Trust’s global position in a rapidly-changing, technology-driven business strategy, the Board held its July meeting in environment, for 2005-2007, our projection for total our London office. The meeting allowed Directors technology spending (operating expenses plus capital) to personally observe one important aspect of our is approximately $900 million. We continue to select international operations. carefully where our technology dollars are spent, with special emphasis on client-impact technology solutions. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES I commend all Northern Trust people in the U.S. and in our offices abroad for their exceptional efforts in 2004 to Northern Trust is committed to helping improve the serve our clients by finding innovative ways to meet clients’ quality of life in the communities we serve. We do this needs and strengthen those important relationships. In a through financial support to a wide range of service and mid-year survey of employees, 93 percent of respondents community agencies, cultural and educational organiza- said we place a strong emphasis on quality client service. tions and through the thousands of hours employees It is this focus and commitment that helps distinguish volunteer in the service of others. Last year, Northern Northern Trust in the marketplace. Trust donated approximately $11.4 million to charitable During the summer of 2004, four devastating and civic organizations. hurricanes caused widespread destruction in Florida. In response to the tsunami disaster in South Asia and Fortunately, Florida employees and their families were Africa, Northern Trust Corporation created a Northern unharmed, but many suffered significant damage to their Trust Tsunami Relief Fund to help victims of this terri- homes and property. Despite their personal problems, ble disaster. Northern Trust made a corporate contribu- Northern people assisted clients and each other by tion of $250,000 and matched the $225,000 donated by welcoming partners and clients into their homes, employees. A total of over $700,000 was donated to the distributing food and clothing and helping others in American Red Cross International Response Fund to be countless ways. They reacted to the crisis with a sense used for the humanitarian tsunami relief efforts. of determination to do the best they could under the circumstances. It is this commitment that embodies NORTHERN TRUST DIRECTORS the Northern Trust spirit. Northern Trust Directors again brought their good I also want to thank our loyal clients and shareholders counsel and business expertise to bear on the important for their continued confidence in our organization. decisions we made this year. I am grateful to them for I am proud of what we accomplished in 2004 and their guidance and insight. look forward to the many opportunities for our company Dipak C. Jain, Dean, Kellogg School of Management in the years ahead. at Northwestern University, was elected to the Board on April 20, 2004 at the annual meeting of shareholders. Dipak succeeds Frederick A. Krehbiel, who retired from william a. osborn the Board after 16 years of service. Dipak is a globally Chairman and Chief Executive Officer recognized expert in marketing and entrepreneurial February 15, 2005 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 9 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P9 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg10 3/2/05 10:52 PM Page 12 PERSONAL FINANCIAL S E R V I C E S M I S S I O N To create comprehensive, customized and innovative financial solutions for successful individuals and families, delivered with a strong commitment to exceptional high-touch service. Northern Trust’s Personal Financial Services (PFS) business $650 million, compared with $599 million in 2003. Over unit is a leading provider of private banking, investment the past 10 years, PFS revenue has grown from just under management, fiduciary, trust and custody services to $400 million to nearly $1.2 billion in 2004. Our expansion affluent individuals, families and family offices. Since strategies position us well to capitalize on the evolving our founding in 1889, Northern Trust has blended a unique trends of the affluent market and to continue to achieve mix of integrity and service to deliver a personalized, strong growth within our targeted markets. consultative approach to personal financial management. Our experienced and dedicated professionals build strong UNRIVALED PRIVATE CLIENT OFFICE NETWORK relationships with clients to ensure that their diverse While the U.S. population is expected to grow one percent current and future financial goals are realized so that annually over the next five years, the segment of the they may enjoy their wealth today while nurturing it population with more than $1 million in investable assets for tomorrow. is expected to grow at nearly eight times that rate, offering Northern Trust is one of the nation’s strongest, most attractive growth opportunities for PFS services. secure financial institutions. At year-end 2004, PFS had Currently, from our national network of 83 offices in more than $221 billion in assets under administration, 17 states, Northern Trust reaches almost 40 percent of the compared with $195 billion a year earlier; assets under millionaire households in the U.S. This population management were $110.4 billion. Personal trust fees were includes corporate executives, entrepreneurs, business ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 10 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P10 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg11 3/2/05 10:52 PM Page 13 Our Miami office serves affluent individuals, families and privately-held businesses in one of Florida’s largest markets. In this photo, Dade County President Sheldon Anderson (standing) meets with private banking clients Marvin and Isabel Leibowitz at their home in North Miami. Northern Trust provides Marvin and Isabel with an array of banking, trust and investment management services. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 11 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P11 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg12 3/2/05 10:52 PM Page 14 personal financial services owners, professionals and retirees. No other private bank that will be completed in 2005, including the renovation in the country has as many offices exclusively focused of our Sarasota and Venice, Florida, offices and our on the affluent market. Since 1996, Northern Trust has Lake Forest, Illinois, office, as well as construction nearly tripled the number of states in which it does of a new office located in the Buckhead District of business, with locations offering convenient access to Atlanta, Georgia. our target market. Based on recent research by the VIP Forum and POSITIONED FOR GROWTH Claritas, PFS expects assets of millionaire households Because of our consistent strategic focus and the reach in each of the geographic markets we serve to grow of our office network, PFS is well positioned for future between 11 and 14 percent over the next five years. These growth through the expansion of existing relationships projections, along with today’s anticipated affluent and by the capture of untapped potential in the markets and inter-generational wealth transfer growth rates, we serve. In 2004, in response to the changing reinforce our consistent and well-defined demographics of wealth within the U.S., growth strategy. In 2004, we further strengthened We will continue to we re-positioned the Wealth Advisory Services Group, a specialized segment our competitive position through our demonstrate unconditional within PFS, to focus on the com- focus in the Northeast corridor. We opened a fiduciary and investment management office in Wilmington, client commitment and uncompromising character as we plex financial needs of affluent individuals and families with investable assets between $25 and Delaware, which together with our pursue a focused growth strategy $75 million. This segment is one full service Stamford, Connecticut, and New York City offices, offer a full spectrum of innovative products and services to the ultra-wealthy in the Northeast and deliver unmatched financial services capabilities. of the fastest growing in the U.S. high-net-worth market and the re-positioning of the Wealth Advisory Services Group reflects Northern Trust’s region. In 2005, we will expand our network with commitment to delivering customized financial an office in Boston, Massachusetts, and we recently services to these clients. announced the opening of an office in Minneapolis, The Wealth Advisory Services Group serves affluent Minnesota. Each Northern Trust financial center has investors who desire investment programs utilizing experienced professionals on staff who reside in the multiple money managers while receiving investment communities where our clients live and work. This guidance from a single professional advisor. Dedicated proximity to clients is one of the characteristics that Wealth Advisors work closely with clients to coordinate the makes Northern Trust unique. efforts of their entire financial services team – including We also continued to invest in existing markets by private banking, financial planning and philanthropic expanding, renovating or relocating certain financial and trust services – ensuring that clients’ investment centers in order to enhance clients’ experiences. In programs capitalize on changes in the economy and 2004, we began construction on a number of projects the financial markets. In every interaction with ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 12 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P12 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg13 3/2/05 10:52 PM Page 15 personal financial services clients, Northern Trust representatives seek to deliver institutions in the category of being “trustworthy and our unparalleled high-touch service. objective” with more than 70 percent of respondents Our Financial Consulting Group provides a complete familiar with Northern Trust indicating that we have range of financial planning services, specific advice and those two key attributes. Our client satisfaction survey proactive implementation support to clients based solely indicated that 87 percent of clients were extremely or on each client’s financial needs and objectives to help moderately satisfied with their relationship with Northern them build, protect and distribute their wealth. Trust, 83 percent affirmed that they would choose WEALTH MANAGEMENT Northern Trust again and 86 percent said they would be likely to recommend Northern Trust to others. Within PFS, the Wealth Management Group is a leader in An important component of the PFS relationship serving the intricate financial needs of individuals and management and national growth strategy is our unique families that generally have assets exceeding $75 million, philanthropy, event marketing and client-tailored events. who typically invest globally, employ multiple money man- These events generate strong community ties, attract new agers and often have a family office. Wealth Management’s clients and nurture existing relationships. In 2004, many specialized services include asset management, investment successful programs were held across the country, consulting, global custody, trust, fiduciary and private ranging from educational and financial seminars and banking. We currently serve 306 families in 48 states literary societies to cultural and entertainment programs and 15 countries, including 24 percent of the Forbes 400 featuring prominent speakers. Last year, our bi-annual group of families. In 2004, assets under administration DreamMakers’ Forum® provided a peer network for were $105 billion, compared with $85 billion in 2003, minority entrepreneurs, executives and leading financiers and assets under management totaled $20 billion. to explore financial opportunities, seek ways to elevate The Wealth Management Group regularly hosts the their businesses and obtain information about important Family Financial Forum, which brings together multiple wealth management issues. generations of client families and client family office Northern Trust and our PFS business unit will executives. Expert speakers share their knowledge on continue to emphasize unconditional client commitment topics pertinent to ultra-wealthy families, and clients are and uncompromising character as we pursue a focused able to interact and share ideas with others who have growth strategy and deliver unmatched financial services similar concerns or challenges. capabilities to affluent households. Our personal touch, delivered through an exceptional team of professionals UNRIVALED CLIENT COMMITMENT and supported by world class technology, will remain The strength of our client commitment and heritage is the hallmark of our service in the year ahead. reflected in the results of research conducted by the Spectrem Group and through our client satisfaction survey which was conducted by the Melior Group in the fourth quarter of 2003. The Spectrem survey revealed that Northern Trust ranked first among 28 financial ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 13 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P13 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg14 3/2/05 10:52 PM Page 16 CORPORATE & INSTITUTIONAL S E R V I C E S M I S S I O N To deliver superior asset servicing, fund administration, investment management and advisory services to institutional investors worldwide, through the application of innovative technology and a strong emphasis on client satisfaction. Dedication to unparalleled client satisfaction, solutions- growing client base. Our expert professionals build and oriented technology, and leading-edge products and strengthen partnerships by listening closely to clients services secure the position of Northern Trust’s Corporate and surrounding them with the products and services and Institutional Services (C&IS) business unit as a global they require. C&IS delivers customized financial solutions, leader in helping manage the sophisticated financial along with value-added risk and analytical services and needs of corporations, governments and public entities, asset management products that enhance the performance financial institutions, foundations and endowments, of clients’ investment plans. insurance companies, and worldwide investment In 2004, we executed our growth strategy, managers. C&IS serves clients in 39 countries and has experiencing strong new business. C&IS reported over settlement capabilities in 90 markets worldwide. $2.4 trillion in total trust assets under administration, Our success derives from the pursuit of an unchanging with $461.5 billion in assets under management and goal: delivering excellence in service and client satisfaction. achieved record global custody assets which surpassed We strive to offer a complete array of innovative products $1.0 trillion. Assets under administration also grew and services to meet the evolving needs of our diverse and 24 percent, compared with 2003. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 14 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P14 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg15 3/2/05 10:53 PM Page 17 Julius Baer Investment Management (JBIM) LLC selected Northern Trust to deliver a complete range of outsourcing services and full trade support. When looking for an outsourcing provider, JBIM recognized Northern’s ability to offer a true partnership approach with a strong understanding of JBIM’s core business, operational requirements, and reporting and performance measurement needs. Here, JBIM’s Head of Asset Management Tony Williams (left) and Chief Investment Officer Richard Pell (right) meet with Northern Trust’s Vice President Ann Zeiler and Vice President Michael Mayer in JBIM’s New York City office. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 15 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P15 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg16 3/2/05 10:53 PM Page 18 corporate & institutional services FOCUSED GROWTH STRATEGY AND STRONG INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION portfolio accounting, reconciliation, and cash manage- ment including foreign exchange execution. Our focused U.S. and global expansion strategy, strong Last year, Northern Trust also announced the global market position and successful business develop- acquisition of Baring Asset Management’s Financial ment efforts have translated into an established, strong Services Group (FSG). This acquisition will significantly market presence in the United States, Canada, United enhance and expand our European Global Fund Services Kingdom, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region and reflect Group’s product and service capabilities. The acquisition Northern Trust’s excellent long-term growth potential. will also serve to strengthen Northern’s footprint through Northern Trust is one of the top 10 custodians worldwide the current FSG operations in Guernsey, Jersey and the as measured by assets under administration. Globally, we Isle of Man. This transaction exemplifies our philosophy have identified key growth locations in order to best serve of capability-driven expansion and fits strategically clients and capitalize upon new business opportunities. with our commitment to the fast-growing global While the U.S. market remains fundamental fund manager segment. to our strategy, our financial centers in London, Dublin, Hong Kong and Singapore are critical to our international success. We are C&IS has an established, strong market presence in the U.S., C&IS also saw accelerated growth in 2004 in our multinational client segment, where we are a leader in providing solutions to complex expanding product and service Canada, United Kingdom, Europe cross-border investment, admin- offerings globally and in 2004, for example, we opened a Luxembourg office to support our offshore fund and the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting our excellent istration, reporting, and tax issues encountered by large companies with pension funds in two or more servicing and cross-border pension long-term growth potential. countries. We have led the industry pooling capabilities. Plans also call for the launch of a representative office in in the development of our cross-border pooling technology, and we were the first China in anticipation of new global custody financial institution to create and implement a opportunities there. global pooling structure for multinationals. Our flexible technology platform is able to accommodate investors PRODUCT AND SERVICE INNOVATION with different withholding rates within a single pooled As the demand for cutting-edge products and services vehicle, and clients are successfully using our pooling increases, we continue to find innovative ways to solutions today. add value. In 2004, Northern Trust’s Global Funds Services Group was selected by Julius Baer Investment STRONG NEW BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS Management LLC (JBIM) to provide a complete range Last year, C&IS experienced strong growth through a of outsourcing services, including full trade support, number of new client relationships, including: Shriners ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 16 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P16 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg17 3/2/05 10:53 PM Page 19 corporate & institutional services Hospitals for Children; the Board of Fire and Police Asiamoney ranked Northern Trust number one in 12 of Pension Commissioners of the City of Los Angeles; the 30 product and service categories that they surveyed Folksam, a Swedish mutual insurance company and in 2004. These rankings and awards validate that we have M&G, one of the largest fund management companies the right mix of talented professionals, technology and in the U.K. We also expanded the services we provide to capabilities needed for continued success. many existing clients such as Exxon Mobil Corporation We are proud of our experienced professionals who and Lincoln Financial Group. In addition to these new dedicate themselves to fully meeting clients’ needs. business wins, Northern Trust maintained a compelling To measure our performance, C&IS conducts client market presence in key client segments. In the U.K., surveys, holds focus groups and receives guidance from we serve 18 percent of the top 200 pension plans and client advisory boards. The information gathered from 25 percent of the local authority market. We also serve these sources helps shape C&IS’ strategic initiatives to 36 percent of the 200 largest pension funds in the U.S., anticipate and meet clients’ needs in an ever-changing 36 percent of the top 100 U.S. public funds and 28 percent environment. Our 2004 survey results, compiled by an of the top 25 U.S. Taft-Hartley plans. C&IS’ foundations external market research firm, indicate that overall, and endowments segment has also seen new business 93 percent of our clients are satisfied with C&IS services, growth, and we now work closely with 28 percent of 96 percent say we have met or exceeded their expectations the top 50 U.S. foundations and 24 percent of the top and 95 percent would choose Northern Trust again. 50 U.S. endowments. UNPARALLELED CLIENT SERVICE Today, C&IS remains well positioned for growth and profitability. We will continue to serve the diverse financial needs of large corporate and institutional Northern Trust is passionate about putting clients’ investors worldwide, expand our international and fund interests first – always. We have received repeated manager services in existing and selective new global recognition in the industry from a variety of sources. markets, and lead the industry in technological product Global Investor magazine compiled the results from their advances and client service. past 16 years of custody client satisfaction surveys and ranked Northern Trust number 2 overall – number 1 in our peer group – in their special 2004 issue,“Celebrating 30 Years of Global Custody.” Northern Trust has been named the number one U.K. custodian by Professional Pensions magazine each year since the award’s inception five years ago. We have received accolades from International Custody & Fund Administration magazine as the number one European pension fund custodian and the number one European securities lender. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 17 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P17 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg18 3/2/05 10:53 PM Page 20 N O R T H E R N T R U S T GLOBAL INVESTMENTS M I S S I O N To provide world-class investment management products and services to personal and institutional clients worldwide. A reputation for integrity, reliability and consultative quantitative assets totaled $198.7 billion at year end, client service has contributed to Northern Trust’s compared with $168.4 billion in 2003 and $57.5 billion in position as a global leader in institutional and personal 2002. Strong new business results in both the institutional investing. One of the largest investment managers in the and private client channels, as well as solid portfolio world, Northern Trust Global Investments (NTGI) performance across the asset classes, contributed to provides a full array of investment management this growth. New index business reached $45 billion, products, including active, quantitative and manager compared to $40 billion in 2003. of managers programs. In addition, NTGI offers NTGI ranks as the ninth largest investment manager comprehensive portfolio services, including transition worldwide, the third largest institutional index manager, management, securities lending, securities brokerage and the fourth largest manager of U.S. tax-exempt assets. and other services to help clients manage their investment Our mutual fund assets increased in 2004 to $46.5 billion, programs cost effectively. A YEAR OF MILESTONES compared with $46.0 billion a year earlier. According to industry publication FRC Monitor, the Northern Funds family ranks as the sixth largest bank-run mutual fund NTGI experienced several significant milestones in 2004. family. We possess the scale and prominent global Total assets under management passed the $500 billion position that will provide us with opportunities for mark and ended the year at $571.9 billion. Index and continued growth. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 18 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P18 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg19 3/2/05 10:53 PM Page 21 Based in the Netherlands, Stichting Pensioenfonds Sagittarius, the pension fund of Hagemeyer, a value based business to business distribution services group, employs Northern Trust Global Investments as their sole investment manager, providing both passive equity and fixed income and active equity solutions in addition to the custody of their assets. Standing outside of City Hall in Narrden are (from left) Northern Trust Vice President Rodney Fernandes, Senior Vice President Paul Cutts and Vice President Stephen Watson (far right) with Hagemeyer Director Jan van Eeghen (center) and International Pensions Manager Michel Lind. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 19 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P19 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg20 3/2/05 10:53 PM Page 22 northern trust global investments DIVERSIFIED PRODUCT MIX both hedge funds and private equity, emerging and Over the past several years, we have made a significant minority-owned manager programs and a U.K.-based commitment to our investment business by introducing multi-manager fund. Assets in alternative investments new products through internal development and through passed the $1 billion mark during the year. Globally, acquisitions. In addition to providing a diversified mix NTGA managed and advised assets of more than of single asset class products, we have also developed $26.7 billion for 816 clients, compared with $17.7 billion broader programs featuring bundled services to provide in 2003. total asset allocation solutions to our clients. Our Wealth Advisory Services Group brings our wealth management expertise to private clients with $25 million PORTFOLIO SERVICES FOR PERSONAL AND INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS to $75 million in assets. Offered within our Personal Northern Trust’s portfolio services include transition Financial Services business unit, this specialized delivery management, securities lending, securities brokerage and model provides an integrated suite of services other services for personal and institutional that includes strategic asset allocation, manager diversification through open architecture, single stock exposure management, tax sensitivity and NTGI ranks as the ninth largest investment manager clients. Transition management has grown at a significant rate over the past three years. As the result of our commitment and execution integrated reporting – services worldwide, the third largest capabilities, assets transitioned by that previously were only available to families with portfolios greater than $75 million. institutional index manager and the fourth largest manager of NTGI rose in 2004 to $44 billion for 524 clients. Securities lending revenues in Another rapidly growing bun- U.S. tax-exempt assets. 2004 were $120.9 million, compared dled program in 2004 was our total investment program outsourcing for insti- with $99.2 million in 2003. New client business and market appreciation had a tutional clients. Offered through our manager-of- favorable impact on our securities lending managers subsidiary, Northern Trust Global Advisors, revenues, although this was partially offset by the low Inc. (NTGA), this program includes plan design, asset interest rate environment during the first half of the year. allocation, manager selection and monitoring and For the second consecutive survey, FinanceAsia performance reporting. Assets in these programs reached magazine named Northern Trust as “Best Securities $14.5 billion for 83 clients in 2004, compared with Lending House.” Also in 2004, International Securities $9.5 billion for 73 clients in 2003. Finance magazine named Northern Trust one of the top NTGA’s other key products which posted rapid two securities lenders overall and first in connectivity growth included alternative investment programs, and automation for the sixth consecutive year. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 20 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P20 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg21 3/2/05 10:53 PM Page 23 northern trust global investments Northern Trust Securities, Inc. (NTSI), Northern In summary, our strong Northern Trust reputation Trust’s brokerage arm, offers a full array of brokerage and client franchise, our ability to bundle total investment products and services, including stocks, bonds and mutual solutions, together with our diversified product line and funds, to Northern Trust’s private and institutional clients. rapidly growing global presence, provide us with a unique In 2004, NTSI continued to expand its personal and platform for continued growth of our investment institutional brokerage capabilities with enhanced trading business worldwide. services and a competitive commission recapture program, which has been another area of rapid growth for NTGI. GLOBAL BUSINESS CONTINUES TO EXPAND Strategically, we continue to focus on expanding our global distribution initiatives to support our success in delivering investment products and services in key, high-growth markets worldwide. NTGI actively cross-sells with PFS and C&IS to leverage additional distribution opportunities within our existing personal and institutional client base. Beyond our existing client base, we have expanded our institutional distribution network globally through direct sales, institutional consultant calling and distribution partnerships with local providers around the world. In the personal marketplace, we have expanded our distribution through the use of direct sales, wrap programs offered by major brokerages, and by building relationships with mutual fund supermarkets. Globally, our international business has continued to expand rapidly. We now manage $21.5 billion for clients in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the U.S., providing clients with the broad range of NTGI capabilities. Assets under management in London have more than doubled since January 2003. Throughout Asia, as well, we continued to expand our institutional invest- ment business significantly. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 21 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P21 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg22 3/2/05 10:53 PM Page 24 W O R L D W I D E OPERATIONS & TECHNOLO GY M I S S I O N To enhance Northern Trust’s personal and institutional businesses by creating and delivering innovative products and services that anticipate and meet client needs and strengthen relationships. Worldwide Operations and Technology (WWOT) plays a through highly advanced global security methods. vital role in the success of Northern Trust by supporting Northern Trust has always placed the highest priority the Personal Financial Services, Corporate and on ensuring a safe and secure systems environment. Institutional Services and Northern Trust Global We continuously assess systems, critical functions and Investments businesses of the organization. WWOT’s disaster recovery processes to enhance and maintain group of dedicated professionals integrates robust global continuity plans, which are designed to effectively technologies with our high-touch consultative approach deal with events that might cause serious business to deepen client relationships and better serve clients’ interruption. In 2004, we joined ChicagoFIRST, a coalition complex needs. With operations in North America, the that works to improve the resiliency of the Chicago United Kingdom, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, financial services community by addressing homeland our integrated, single-technology platform enables us security issues requiring a coordinated response, working to cost-efficiently leverage capabilities across businesses. with government agencies to understand their approaches State-of-the-art operations and technologies are to various crises, and ensuring that the public sector backed by more than a century of experience in protecting understands the importance of Chicago’s financial clients’ privacy and in safeguarding financial transactions community – regionally, nationally and globally. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 22 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P22 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg23 3/2/05 10:54 PM Page 25 Worldwide Operations and Technology continues to invest in staff by conducting training in the use of the Six Sigma methodology, a process that uses statistics and proven scientific problem-solving tools to improve the quality of the business. Northern Six Sigma is used to define, measure, analyze, improve and control processes for continuous improvement in Northern Trust’s operational efficiency and client satisfaction. Here, Senior Vice President and General Manager Geordan Capes, Second Vice President Tammi Kozlowski, and Senior Vice President and Director of Northern Trust Six Sigma Barbara Ragland examine the results of a project that increased the speed of information available to our Benefit Payments clients. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 23 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P23 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg24 3/2/05 10:54 PM Page 26 worldwide operations & technology STRATEGIC PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES WWOT continues to participate in industry initiatives, As our clients have become more sophisticated and address issues and develop processes that improve inter- technologically savvy in managing their financial nal efficiency and enable us to perform seamless and timely matters, Northern Trust has continued to distinguish processing of client transactions worldwide. In 2004, itself through our high-touch client service and our full WWOT introduced the role of the General Manager as array of products, which are developed and enhanced part of a new organization strategy that more closely aligned to meet clients’ diverse needs. Our Internet site, operations and technology staff. General Managers are www.northerntrust.com, is the gateway to the Northern senior professionals with strong leadership, interpersonal Trust Passport® suite of secure online financial services. and project management skills. They have complete We have seen a significant increase in enrollment and authority and accountability for the associated operating use of Passport over the past few years as more and functions of WWOT’s technology groups and work more personal and institutional clients go online to access to create an environment of shared ownership, their portfolios and our customized services, knowledge and responsibility for the quality, productivity, risk management Northern Trust is including retirement, custody, foreign exchange and risk and management and financial performance of both strongly committed to staying performance. From a single portal, functions. This shift in the manage- ment of WWOT’s operations and technology businesses has resulted ahead of the technology curve by creating and enhancing innovative clients can manage their assets 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from any location via the Internet. in tremendous synergies that help products and services that While the fundamental benefit enhance business unit revenue capa- bilities and deliver great value to our clients and company. Last year, WWOT also made significant complement our unrivaled high-touch client service. common across Passport is the collection and communication of information through a shared architecture and shared blocks of progress in implementing Northern Trust Six information, each client group and every client Sigma, an important part of our ongoing commitment within each group is able to customize their Passport to operational excellence. Northern Trust Six Sigma home page and the type of information they provides a consistent methodology to define, measure obtain. Northern Trust Private Passport® provides our and implement quality improvements which result PFS clients with access to a suite of highly personalized in increased productivity, fewer errors and increased financial information, transaction and account management of operational risk by eliminating waste aggregation services. In 2004, we seamlessly completed caused by variations in processes. Implementation of the conversion of our Florida clients to Northern’s this key initiative across the entire Northern Trust national Trust platform, while retaining their historical organization is planned over the next several years. data on Private Passport. This conversion provides ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 24 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P24 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg25 3/2/05 10:54 PM Page 27 worldwide operations & technology clients with easy and complete access to their historical events and allows clients to see their impact on a portfolio’s financial information. market exposure and performance. Global Investor Wealth Management clients are able to access Passport also includes our Internet-based Corporate information important to running a family office and Actions Delivery and Response (CDR) tool, which provides managing their finances through Northern Trust Family institutional clients and fund managers with a secure, Passport®, a comprehensive tool for ultra-wealthy clients. streamlined method to receive, organize and respond to Family offices that use a third party system such as a events that may affect their portfolios. general ledger or an investment management system benefit from Synergy, a feature of Family Passport that CLIENT-DRIVEN FOCUS provides an interface to client data and allows data to Northern Trust’s success relies heavily on attracting and quickly and easily be translated into their general ledger retaining outstanding professionals to spearhead our without manual intervention. The next evolution of technology endeavors. We will continue to focus attention Family Passport will be Family Office Passport, a turnkey on developing our talented staff. In 2004, Tim Theriault, solution from which clients will be able to conduct President and business unit head of WWOT, received transactions, generate reports, make inquiries, monitor the CIO Financial Services Forum Information Technology investments and integrate with other platforms. (IT) Executive Achievement Award. This award is Northern Trust Global Investor Passport® continues presented annually to those who represent the elite IT to be a dynamic tool for corporate and institutional clients. achievers of the financial services industry. Northern It combines our proprietary technology with high-touch Trust was also named to Computerworld magazine’s list service to keep clients informed of relevant news tied to of the “Best Places to Work in IT” and was awarded the their portfolios, and it empowers client decision making Best Practices in Enterprise Management Award, which in order for them to manage risk effectively. Through honors organizations that have applied exemplary Global Investor Passport, clients can generate reports, management solutions to provide strategic advantage to execute trades and access valuable information daily, while their enterprises. We attribute our success and industry using state-of-the-art risk management, compliance accolades to WWOT’s team of talented, experienced monitoring and analytical tools. In 2004, Northern Trust professionals who are dedicated to providing clients with attracted Julius Baer Investment Management LLC (JBIM) the valuable tools that enhance their financial services as a client and will provide a white labeled version of relationship with us. Global Investor Passport to JBIM’s clients. As the demand for immediacy accelerates, Northern Northern Trust Compliance Analyst®, our industry- Trust is strongly committed to staying at the forefront of leading compliance monitoring system, allows clients to the industry and ahead of the technology curve. We will ensure adherence to risk and investment guidelines, and continue to create and enhance innovative products and Northern Trust Event Analyst®, the industry’s only auto- services that complement our unrivaled high-touch client mated, investment-monitoring tool, identifies market service and fully meet clients’ needs. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 25 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P25 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg26 3/2/05 10:54 PM Page 28 COMMUNITY I N V O L V E M E N T M I S S I O N To advance a culture of caring and a commitment to helping improve quality of life by investing in the communities we serve. To help improve people’s lives by providing educational opportunities, building inclusive communities and promoting cultural outreach. Northern Trust believes that strong and healthy Trust employees, retirees, and directors. We also give communities benefit all who live and work in them. The back to the communities through gifts in-kind such as benefits that we receive from the communities we serve donations of meeting space, graphic design expertise, take many forms – our business relationships, an educated other important knowledge services, and directorship and motivated workforce, safe and healthy living guidance to numerous charitable and civic boards. conditions, and a stimulating cultural environment, to Corporate contributions are a key initiative in our name only a few. Therefore, it is appropriate that the long-standing mission to serve our communities. In gifts we give as an organization take many forms as well – 2004, Northern Trust donated close to $11.4 million to not only in financial resources, but also in the time, talent, numerous charitable and civic organizations and ranked compassion, and intellectual energy of our people. For this eleventh on BusinessWeek magazine’s 2004 “Most Generous reason, we reinvest in our communities through many Cash Givers” list. channels, including progressive community lending We are equally proud to note that it is not just our efforts, contributions to service and community agencies dollars that are making a difference but also our people. and organizations, active volunteer efforts by Northern Deeply rooted in our community commitment is Trust employees, and matching gift and volunteer grants volunteerism – thousands of our associates lent their hearts programs that enhance and encourage giving by Northern and hands to charitable efforts in 2004. Northern Trust ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 26 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P26 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg27 3/2/05 10:54 PM Page 29 The Carole Robertson Center for Learning in Chicago, Illinois, is a multicultural nonprofit partnership among parents, youth and community that is dedicated to nurturing, supporting and strengthening family life through quality child, youth and family development programs. Northern Trust has supported the Center since 1995 by providing grant support for operations and its capital campaign. In 1999, Northern provided funding to the Center for the construction of this addition and playground. Northern Trust’s Vice President Sandra Maysonet (background left) and The Carole Robertson Center’s Chief Program Officer Jill Bradley enjoy interacting with the children. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 27 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P27 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 pg28 3/2/05 10:54 PM Page 30 community involvement employees volunteered nearly 200,000 hours of com- These efforts have earned The Northern Trust munity service last year alone. To honor our employees Company its fourth consecutive “Outstanding”Community who give their time, talents, and personal funds to causes Reinvestment Act (CRA) rating from the Federal Reserve important to them, and to strengthen those organizations, Bank of Chicago. The Office of the Comptroller of Currency the Northern Trust Charitable Trust awards grants, donated awarded an “Outstanding” CRA rating in 2004 to our in the associate’s name, to nonprofit organizations. Last Arizona, California and Texas bank subsidiaries, as well. year, Northern Trust awarded nearly $1 million through In the Florida market, we worked with The Nehemiah its Volunteer and Matching Gifts Programs. Project of Homestead and Royal Venice, Inc. to fund the Northern Trust also serves the communities in which construction of new homes for low-income homebuyers it does business through a strong tradition of community and with the Homeless Family Center to help further revitalization through partnership. Whether working to its mission of bringing resources and education to the create affordable housing or additional childcare facilities, homeless. In California, Northern Trust partnered with or supporting the growth of small businesses, Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee these partnerships in underserved neigh- borhoods across the states in which we are located are the cornerstone of our community development efforts. Deeply rooted in our community commitment is (MAAC) on the creation of additional affordable housing units in San Diego. In St. Louis, Missouri, loans to Rainbow Village increased high- In 2004 Northern Trust volunteerism – thousands of quality housing options for the provided more than $80 million of affordable mortgages in neighbor- hoods across the states in which our associates lent their hearts and hands to charitable disabled and a long-term relation- ship with Beaumont High School Academy of Finance continued to we are located. We also made use of efforts in 2004. stress the importance of financial innovative investments and community development loans to further impact literacy. Consistent support and capital has been provided to First Place School in underserved communities. Our community Seattle, Washington, which focuses on providing development lending totalled $73 million in 2004 an education to the area’s homeless children. and our investments made to nonprofits engaged in These are just a few examples of the partnerships increasing the number of affordable housing units, non- Northern Trust supports in neighborhoods across the profit facilities lending, affordable home mortgage lending country and of the generous spirit of Northern Trust and alternative payday lending products exceeded employees. Each partnership we foster and every $15 million. Northern Trust has also invested more volunteer makes a difference in the life of someone than $199 million in low-income housing tax credits in in need. Northern Trust is proud to be a good markets across the country which are used to support corporate citizen and to have a positive impact on the the creation of new low-income housing units. communities we serve. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 28 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly P28 CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK SSPP BBaacckkggrroouunndd PPMMSS334433 #56111 2.16.2005 financial review 30 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 61 Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 62 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm With Respect to Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 63 Consolidated Financial Statements 67 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 100 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 101 Consolidated Financial Statistics 104 Senior Officers 105 Board of Directors 106 Corporate Structure 108 Corporate Information ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 29 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations summary of selected c onsolidated financial data ($ In Millions Except Per Share Information) Noninterest Income Trust Fees Foreign Exchange Trading Profits Treasury Management Fees Security Commissions and Trading Income Other Noninterest Income Total Noninterest Income Net Interest Income Provision for Credit Losses 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 $1,330.3 158.0 88.1 50.5 84.0 $1,189.1 109.6 95.6 54.8 93.1 $1,161.0 106.4 96.3 42.9 58.1 $1,190.8 139.8 86.4 35.5 91.7 $1,159.4 152.7 73.9 34.3 78.1 1,710.9 1,542.2 1,464.7 1,544.2 1,498.4 561.1 (15.0) 548.2 2.5 601.8 37.5 595.6 66.5 568.5 24.0 Income before Noninterest Expenses 2,287.0 2,087.9 2,029.0 2,073.3 2,042.9 Noninterest Expenses Compensation Employee Benefits Occupancy Expense Equipment Expense Other Operating Expenses Total Noninterest Expenses Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes Provision for Income Taxes Income from Continuing Operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Net Income 661.7 161.5 121.5 84.7 503.1 652.1 133.1 132.7 88.2 450.7 629.6 125.5 101.8 85.0 418.1 652.6 118.1 95.7 80.1 399.4 660.7 105.6 84.5 69.6 407.0 1,532.5 1,456.8 1,360.0 1,345.9 1,327.4 754.5 249.7 631.1 207.8 669.0 221.9 727.4 242.7 715.5 239.3 $ 504.8 .8 $ 423.3 (18.5) $ 447.1 — $ 484.7 2.8 $ 476.2 8.9 $ 505.6 $ 404.8 $ 447.1 $ 487.5 $ 485.1 Net Income Applicable to Common Stock $ 505.6 $ 404.1 $ 444.9 $ 483.4 $ 479.4 Per Common Share Net Income–Basic –Diluted Cash Dividends Declared Book Value–End of Period (EOP) Market Price–EOP Average Total Assets Senior Notes–EOP Long-Term Debt–EOP Floating Rate Capital Debt–EOP Ratios Dividend Payout Ratio Return on Average Assets Return on Average Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets–EOP Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets–EOP Leverage Ratio Productivity Ratio Average Stockholders’ Equity to Average Assets Average Loans and Leases Times Average Stockholders’ Equity $ 2.30 2.27 .78 15.04 48.58 $ 41,300 200 864 276 $ 1.84 1.80 .70 13.88 46.28 $ 39,115 350 865 276 $ 2.02 1.97 .68 13.04 35.05 $ 37,597 450 766 268 $ 2.18 2.11 .635 11.97 60.22 $ 35,633 450 767 268 $ 2.17 2.08 .56 10.54 81.56 $ 34,057 500 638 268 33.9% 1.22 16.07 10.98 13.31 7.56 152 7.62 5.5x 38.1% 1.04 13.81 11.06 13.96 7.55 147 7.61 5.9x 33.8% 1.19 16.20 11.13 14.13 7.76 156 7.63 6.1x 29.2% 1.37 19.34 10.88 14.25 7.93 163 7.35 6.8x 25.9% 1.42 22.09 9.79 12.85 6.91 160 6.72 7.2x Stockholders–EOP Staff–EOP (full-time equivalent) Note: Certain reclassifications have been made to prior periods’ financial information to conform to the current year’s presentation. Refer to Notes 3 and 4 of the Consolidated Financial Statements. 3,525 8,022 3,194 9,466 3,130 9,317 3,183 9,453 3,288 8,056 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 30 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations OVERVIEW OF CORPORATION Legal Structure. Northern Trust Corporation (Corpora- tion) is a financial holding company under the Gramm- Leach-Bliley Act and was originally organized as a bank holding company in 1971 to hold all of the outstanding capital stock of The Northern Trust Company (Bank). The Bank is an Illinois banking corporation head- quartered in the Chicago financial district and the Corporation’s principal subsidiary. The Corporation also owns four national bank subsidiaries, a federal sav- ings bank subsidiary, trust companies in Connecticut and New York and various other nonbank subsidiaries, including a securities brokerage firm and an institutional investment management company. The Bank also has an office and operations in London and has various sub- sidiaries including an investment management com- pany, a leasing company, a Canadian trust company, a New York Edge Act company, a UK incorporated bank subsidiary and a Dublin-based fund administration company. The Corporation expects that, although the operations of other banking and non-banking sub- sidiaries will continue to be of increasing significance, the Bank will in the foreseeable future continue to be the major source of the Corporation’s consolidated assets, revenues and net income. Except where the context otherwise requires, the term “Northern Trust” refers to Northern Trust Corpo- ration and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. Focused Business Strategy. Northern Trust is a leading provider of global financial solutions for investment management, asset administration, fiduciary and bank- ing needs of corporations, institutions, and affluent in- dividuals. Northern Trust continues to exclusively focus on administering and managing client assets in two tar- get markets, affluent individuals in the U.S. through its Personal Financial Services (PFS) business unit and in- stitutional investors worldwide through its Corporate and Institutional (C&IS) business unit. An important element in this strategy is increasing the penetration of the C&IS and PFS target markets with investment man- agement and related services and products provided by a third business unit, Northern Trust Global Investments (NTGI). In executing this strategy, Northern Trust emphasizes service quality through a high level of personal service complemented by the effective use of technology. Operating and systems support for these business units is provided through the Worldwide Operations and Technology (WWOT) business unit. Northern Trust closely monitors expense growth and capital expenditures to ensure that short- and long-term business strategies and performance objectives are effec- tively balanced. Pending Acquisition. On November 22, 2004, Northern Trust entered into a definitive agreement with Baring Asset Management Holdings Limited and its parent, ING Bank NV, to acquire their Financial Serv- ices Group (FSG) for approximately 260 million British pounds Sterling (approximately $500 million based on an exchange rate of 1.93 as of December 31, 2004). The purchase price is subject to adjustment 120 days post- closing to reflect changes in net assets, revenues and other stipulations. FSG is a fund services group that of- fers institutional fund administration, custody and trust services from offices in London, Dublin, Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man, and had approximately $68 billion in funds under administration, $31 billion in cus- tody and $34 billion in trust assets, based on market values as of December 31, 2004. The purchase of FSG, which is subject to applicable regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions and is expected to close on or around March 31, 2005, gives Northern Trust expanded UK fund administration capabilities, as well as new capabilities in hedge fund and private equity administration. FSG also brings Northern Trust sig- nificant technical expertise and talent in administering these asset classes. In connection with the acquisition, Northern Trust entered into a multi-year agreement to continue to provide services to Baring Asset Manage- ment, which currently represents approximately 20% of the revenues of FSG. Northern Trust estimates the ac- quisition to be modestly dilutive to earnings in 2005 and modestly accretive to earnings in 2006, after consid- eration of associated restructuring and integration costs. CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Overview. Net income for 2004 totaled a record $505.6 million, up 25% from $404.8 million earned in 2003, which compared with $447.1 million earned in 2002. Diluted net income per common share increased 26% to a record $2.27 from $1.80 in 2003, consistent with Northern Trust’s long-term goal of average earnings per share growth of 10% or greater. Diluted net income per common share of $1.80 in 2003 was a decrease of 9% from $1.97 in 2002. Net income performance in 2004 produced a return on average common stockholders’ ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 31 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations equity of 16.07%, below the long-term financial goal of an 18%-20% return on average common stockholders’ equity. Return on average common stockholders’ equity was 13.81% in 2003 and 16.20% in 2002. The pro- ductivity ratio, defined as total revenue on a taxable equivalent basis divided by noninterest expenses, was 152% for 2004, an increase from 147% in 2003 but be- low Northern Trust’s long-term productivity ratio goal of 160%. The productivity ratio was 156% in 2002. The return on average assets was 1.22% in 2004 compared with 1.04% in 2003 and 1.19% in 2002. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Significant 2004 Events: Revenues reached record levels, increasing 9% to $2.33 billion on a fully taxable equivalent basis. Increased new business and improvement in equity markets drove assets under administration up 23% and assets under management up 19%, each to re- cord levels. As a result of Northern Trust’s continued successful expansion internationally, global custody assets sur- passed $1.0 trillion at year-end, up 34%. Expenses increased 5% to $1.53 billion. (cid:127) (cid:127) Northern Trust entered into an agreement to ac- quire FSG. (cid:127) Marked improvement in the already strong credit quality of the loan portfolio resulted in a reduction of over 50% in nonperforming assets. C&IS expanded geographically with the addition of an office in Luxembourg, and PFS expanded its geo- graphic presence with a new office in Delaware. (cid:127) Stockholders’ equity grew to $3.30 billion, as com- pared with $3.06 billion at December 31, 2003 and $3.00 billion at December 31, 2002, primarily through the re- tention of earnings, offset in part by the repurchase of common stock pursuant to the Corporation’s share buyback program. In November 2004, the Board of Directors increased the quarterly dividend per common share 11% to $.21 for an annual rate of $.84. The Board’s action reflects a policy of establishing the dividend rate commensurate with profitability while retaining sufficient earnings to allow for strategic expansion and the maintenance of a strong balance sheet and capital ratios. The dividend increase is a reflection of the continued financial strength of Northern Trust. Noninterest Income. Noninterest income represented 74% of total taxable equivalent revenue in 2004 com- pared with 72% in 2003 and 69% in 2002. Fees that are generated from asset management, custody and related fiduciary services are the largest component of revenues accounting for 57% of Northern Trust’s 2004 revenue base. The components of noninterest income and a dis- cussion of significant changes in balances during 2004 and 2003 follows. noninterest income (In Millions) Trust Fees Foreign Exchange Trading Profits Treasury Management Fees Security Commissions and Trading Income Other Operating Income Investment Security Gains 2004 2003 2002 $1,330.3 $1,189.1 $1,161.0 158.0 88.1 50.5 83.8 .2 109.6 95.6 54.8 93.1 — 106.4 96.3 42.9 57.8 .3 Total Noninterest Income $1,710.9 $1,542.2 $1,464.7 Trust Fees. Trust fees accounted for 78% of total noninterest income and 57% of total taxable equivalent revenue in 2004. Trust fees for 2004 increased 12% to $1.33 billion from $1.19 billion in 2003, which was up 2% from $1.16 billion in 2002. Over the past five years, trust fees have increased at a compound growth rate of 7%. For a more detailed discussion of trust fees, refer to the business unit reporting section beginning on page 36. Total assets under administration at December 31, 2004 were a record $2.6 trillion, up 23% from $2.2 tril- lion a year ago, including $1.0 trillion of global custody assets. Assets under administration included managed assets of $571.9 billion, up 19% from $478.6 billion at the end of 2003. services Trust fees are generally based on the market value of assets administered and managed, the volume of trans- actions, securities lending volume and spreads, and fees for other rendered. Certain investment management fee arrangements also may provide for per- formance fees, which are based on client portfolio re- turns exceeding predetermined levels. Based on analysis of historical trends and current asset and product mix, management estimates that a 10% rise or fall in overall equity markets would cause a corresponding increase or decrease in Northern Trust’s trust fees of approximately 4% and in total revenues of approximately 2%. In addi- tion, C&IS trust relationships are generally priced to re- ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 32 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations flect earnings from activities such as foreign exchange trading and custody-related deposits that are not in cluded in trust fees. Custody-related deposits main- tained with bank subsidiaries and foreign branches are primarily interest-bearing and averaged $12.8 billion in 2004, $11.2 billion in 2003 and $9.8 billion in 2002. consolidated assets under administration ($ In Billions) Corporate & Institutional Personal Total Managed Assets Corporate & Institutional Personal Total Non-Managed Assets December 31 Five-Year Compound Growth Rate Percent Change 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 2004/03 $ 461.5 110.4 $ 374.3 104.3 $ 214.8 87.7 $ 225.9 94.0 $ 227.5 98.1 571.9 1,966.1 110.7 2,076.8 478.6 1,585.8 90.7 1,676.5 302.5 1,132.1 69.0 1,201.1 319.9 1,281.7 72.8 1,354.5 325.6 1,275.1 70.7 1,345.8 23% 6 19 24 22 24 18% 4 14 11 13 11 Consolidated Assets Under Administration $2,648.7 $2,155.1 $1,503.6 $1,674.4 $1,671.4 23% 12% Foreign Exchange Trading Profits. Foreign ex- change trading profits totaled $158.0 million, 44% higher than the $109.6 million reported in 2003, which in turn was 3% higher than the $106.4 million in 2002. Northern Trust provides foreign exchange services in the normal course of business as an integral part of its global custody services. Active management of currency posi- tions, within conservative limits, also contributes to trading profits. 2004 foreign exchange results reflect in- creased market volatility in the major currencies and increased client flows. Treasury Management Fees. The fee portion of treasury management revenues totaled $88.1 million in 2004, a decrease of 8% from the $95.6 million reported in 2003 compared with $96.3 million in 2002. The 2004 decrease reflects a higher level of services paid by clients through maintaining compensating deposit balances, particularly in the latter part of 2004. Security Commissions and Trading Income. Secu- rity commissions and trading income totaled $50.5 mil- lion in 2004, compared with $54.8 million in 2003 and $42.9 million in 2002. This income is primarily gen- erated from securities brokerage services provided by Northern Trust Securities, Inc. (NTSI). The 8% decrease in 2004 primarily reflects a reduction in revenue from security trades, particularly in the fixed income market, while the 28% increase in 2003 reflected higher revenue from security trades and transition management services for institutional clients. Other Operating Income. The components of other operating income were as follows: (In Millions) Loan Service Fees Banking Service Fees Losses from Equity Investments Gain on Sale of a Retail Branch Gain on Sale of Nonperforming Loans Other Income 2004 2003 2002 $22.0 31.8 (.8) — $24.0 31.6 (2.7) 17.8 $ 26.4 29.8 (21.4) — 5.1 25.7 — 22.4 — 23.0 Total Other Operating Income $83.8 $93.1 $ 57.8 The current year includes a $5.1 million gain result- ing from the sale of two nonperforming loans while the prior year included a $17.8 million gain from the sale of a retail branch. Losses from equity investments in 2002 included a $15.0 million write-off of an equity investment in myCFO, Inc. and a $4.8 million write-off of an equity investment in the Global Straight Through Processing Association industry utility. Other income in 2002 in- cluded gains of $8.5 million from the sale of leased equipment at the end of the scheduled lease terms and a $4.6 million write-off of the residual value of an aircraft leased to United Airlines. Investment Security Gains. Net security gains were $.2 million in 2004. This compares with net gains of zero in 2003 and $.3 million in 2002. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 33 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial conditions and results of operations Net Interest Income. An analysis of net interest in- come on a fully taxable equivalent (FTE) basis, major balance sheet components impacting net interest in- come, and related ratios are provided below. analysis of net interest income ₍fte₎ ($ In Millions) Interest Income FTE Adjustment Interest Income–FTE Interest Expense Net Interest Income–FTE Adjusted Net Interest Income–Unadjusted Average Balance Earning Assets Interest-Related Funds Net Noninterest-Related Funds Average Rate Earning Assets Interest-Related Funds Interest Rate Spread Total Source of Funds Net Interest Margin Refer to pages 102 and 103 for a detailed analysis of net interest income. Net interest income is defined as the total of interest income and amortized fees on earning assets, less inter- est expense on deposits and borrowed funds, adjusted for the impact of off-balance sheet hedging activity. Earning assets, which consist of securities, loans and money market assets, are financed by a large base of interest-bearing funds, including retail deposits, whole- sale deposits, short-term borrowings, senior notes and long-term debt. Earning assets are also funded by net noninterest-related funds. Net noninterest-related funds consist of demand deposits, the reserve for credit losses and stockholders’ equity, reduced by nonearning assets including cash and due from banks, items in process of collection, buildings and equipment and other non- earning assets. Variations in the level and mix of earning assets, interest-bearing funds and net noninterest-related funds, and their relative sensitivity to interest rate movements, are the dominant factors affecting net interest income. In addition, net interest income is im- pacted by the level of nonperforming assets and client use of compensating deposit balances to pay for services. Net interest income for 2004 was $561.1 million, up 2% from $548.2 million in 2003, which was down 9% from $601.8 million in 2002. When adjusted to a FTE basis, yields on taxable, nontaxable and partially taxable 2004 2003 2002 2004/03 2003/02 Percent Change $ 1,118.2 54.4 $ 1,055.7 52.4 $ 1,238.3 48.7 1,172.6 557.1 $ $ 615.5 561.1 1,108.1 507.5 $ $ 600.6 548.2 1,287.0 636.5 $ $ 650.5 601.8 $37,009.7 30,896.5 6,113.2 $34,788.2 29,434.8 5,353.4 $33,622.0 28,196.4 5,425.6 5.9% 3.8 5.8 9.8 2.5% 2.4% 6.4% 5.0 14.2 (14.7)% 7.6 (13.9) (20.3) (7.7)% (8.9)% 3.5% 4.4 (1.3) Change in Percentage 3.17% 1.80 1.37 1.51 1.66% 3.19% 1.72 1.47 1.46 1.73% 3.83% 2.26 1.57 1.90 1.93% (.02) .08 (.10) .05 (.07) (.64) (.54) (.10) (.44) (.20) assets are comparable, although the adjustment to a FTE basis has no impact on net income. Net interest income on a FTE basis for 2004 was $615.5 million, an increase of 2% from $600.6 million in 2003 which in turn was down 8% from $650.5 million in 2002. The increase in net interest income in 2004 is primarily the result of a $2.2 billion or 6% increase in average earning assets, concentrated in money market assets and a 14% increase in noninterest-related funds. The improvement was par- tially offset by a decline in the net interest margin from 1.73% last year to 1.66% in the current year, primarily a result of the growth in lower margin short-term money market assets. The net interest margin was also neg- atively impacted by a decline in the average yield of the residential mortgage loan portfolio attributable to the prior year refinancing activity which was partially offset by the increase in noninterest-related funds. Earning assets averaged $37.0 billion, up 6% from the $34.8 billion reported in 2003, which was up from $33.6 billion in 2002. The growth in average earning as- sets reflects a $2.6 billion increase in money market as- sets and a $285 million decrease in securities. Loans averaged $17.5 billion, virtually unchanged from last year. The year-to-year comparison reflects a 13% decline in average commercial loans to $3.3 billion, ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 34 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations partially offset by increases in both residential mortgages and personal loans. Residential mortgages rose 2% to average $8.0 billion and personal loans increased 6% to $2.6 billion. International loans increased 33% from the prior year to $510 million. The loan portfolio includes noninterest-bearing domestic and international over- night advances related to processing certain trust client investments, which averaged $553 million in 2004, up from $512 million a year ago. Securities averaged $8.1 billion in 2004, down 3% resulting primarily from lower sponsored agency securities. levels of government Money market assets averaged $11.4 billion in 2004, up $2.6 billion or 29% from 2003 levels. The increase in average earning assets of $2.2 billion was funded primarily through growth in interest-bearing deposits, offset in part by lower levels of other interest- related funds. The deposit growth was concentrated primarily in foreign office time deposits, up $2.0 billion resulting from increased global custody activity, and sav- ings and money market deposits, up $523 million. Parti- ally offsetting these increases was a lower level of savings certificates, down $177 million on average for the year. Other interest-related funds averaged $9.3 billion, down $935 million, principally from lower levels of federal funds purchased, borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank and senior notes outstanding. Average net noninterest-related funds increased 14% and aver- aged $6.1 billion, due primarily to higher levels of noninterest-bearing deposits and other noninterest- related funding sources. Stockholders’ equity for the year averaged $3.1 billion, an increase of $169.6 million or 6% from 2003, principally due to the retention of earn- ings, offset in part by the repurchase of over 3.4 million shares of common stock at a total cost of $150.6 million pursuant to the Corporation’s share buyback program. The net interest spread decreased to 1.37% in 2004 from 1.47% in 2003 while the net interest margin de- clined by 7 basis points to 1.66%. The primary cause of the reduced spread and margin was the significant growth in lower margin short-term money market as- sets, offset in part by the higher volume and increase in the related value of noninterest-related funds. For addi- tional analysis of average balances and interest rate changes affecting net interest income, refer to the Aver- age Statement of Condition with Analysis of Net Interest Income on pages 102 and 103. Provision for Credit Losses. The provision for credit losses was a negative $15.0 million compared with a $2.5 million provision in 2003 and a $37.5 million provision in 2002. For a discussion of the reserve and provision for credit losses, refer to pages 54 through 56. Noninterest Expenses. Noninterest expenses for 2004 totaled $1.53 billion, up $75.7 million or 5% from $1.46 billion in 2003, which was up 7% from $1.36 billion in 2002. The components of noninterest expenses and a discussion of significant changes in balances during 2004 and 2003 is provided below. noninterest expenses (In Millions) 2004 2003 2002 Compensation Employee Benefits Occupancy Expense Equipment Expense Other Operating Expenses $ 661.7 161.5 121.5 84.7 503.1 $ 652.1 133.1 132.7 88.2 450.7 $ 629.6 125.5 101.8 85.0 418.1 Total Noninterest Expenses $1,532.5 $1,456.8 $1,360.0 Noninterest expenses in 2004 included an $11.6 mil- lion loss from securities processing activities related to a stock conversion offer that was not processed on a timely basis and a $17.0 million charge for a pending litigation settlement relating to Northern Trust Bank of California N.A. Noninterest expenses in 2003 included charges for severance, office space and software retirements which totaled $56.3 million associated with Northern Trust’s strategic business review. Expenses in 2003 resulting from the acquisitions of a passive asset management business and a Atlanta-based private wealth management firm were approximately $19.7 million. The productivity ratio, defined as total revenue on a taxable equivalent basis divided by noninterest expenses, was 152% for 2004, 147% in 2003 and 156% in 2002. Compensation and Benefits. Compensation and benefits, which represent 54% of total noninterest ex- penses, increased 5% to $823.2 million in 2004 from $785.2 million in 2003, which was 4% higher than the $755.1 million in 2002. Included in the 2003 expenses was $20.6 million in severance-related costs. Compensa- tion costs, which are the largest component of non- interest expenses, totaled $661.7 million, up $9.6 million from $652.1 million a year ago, reflecting annual salary ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 35 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations increases and higher incentive compensation as a result of record earnings and strong foreign exchange trading results. The higher compensation level in 2003 com- pared with 2002 resulted primarily from the severance charge and salary increases. Staff on a full-time equiv- alent basis averaged 8,004 in 2004, down 5% compared with 8,400 in 2003. The decline in average staffing levels during 2004 reflects the full year impact of the second quarter 2003 elimination of positions resulting from Northern Trust’s strategic business review. Staff on a full-time equivalent basis totaled 8,022 at December 31, 2004 compared with 8,056 at December 31, 2003. Employee benefit costs for 2004 totaled $161.5 mil- lion, up $28.4 million or 21% from $133.1 million in 2003, which was 6% higher than the $125.5 million in 2002. The current year reflects higher pension and health care costs, in addition to increased costs attributable to the employee stock ownership and defined contribution plans resulting from strong corporate performance. The 2003 increase compared with 2002 reflects higher pension plan expense, partially offset by lower benefits in the employee stock ownership and defined contribution plans due to plan changes and lower corporate performance. Occupancy Expense. Net occupancy expense totaled $121.5 million, down 8% from $132.7 million in 2003, which was up 30% or $30.9 million from $101.8 million in 2002. Occupancy costs for 2004 includes the impact of higher rent and building maintenance costs. Included in 2003 is the $18.9 million charge associated with a reduc- tion in required office space. In addition to the special charge in 2003, the remainder of the increase compared with 2002 was the result of higher rent, utilities and building maintenance costs, primarily resulting from the full year impact of an expansion in London and from new offices in New York and Atlanta. Equipment Expense. Equipment expense, comprised of depreciation, rental and maintenance costs, totaled $84.7 million, down 4% from $88.2 million in 2003, which was 4% higher than the $85.0 million in 2002. The lower expense level for 2004 is the result of decreased costs related to computer rental and maintenance, data furniture and line lease costs, and depreciation of personal computers. The 2003 results reflect higher levels of depreciation and maintenance of computer hardware and data line lease costs, partially offset by lower costs for equipment maintenance and depreciation of personal computers. Other Operating Expenses. The components of other operating expenses were as follows: (In Millions) Outside Services Purchased Software Amortization & Other Costs Business Promotion Other Intangibles Amortization Software Asset Retirements Other Expenses 2004 2003 2002 $228.0 $208.5 $187.5 108.1 45.7 9.8 — 111.5 101.9 41.6 10.4 13.4 74.9 89.6 41.5 6.6 — 92.9 Total Other Operating Expenses $503.1 $450.7 $418.1 Other operating expenses for 2004 totaled $503.1 million, up 12% from $450.7 million in 2003, which was up 8% from $418.1 million in 2002. The increase in out- side services purchased is due primarily to growth- driven increases in fees for global custody and asset management sub-advisor services. Growth in other ex- penses reflects a $17.0 million charge related to a pend- ing litigation settlement and an $11.6 million loss from securities processing activities relating to a stock con- version offer that was not processed on a timely basis. Expenses in 2003 included software write-downs of $13.4 million and outplacement benefit charges of $3.4 million. The remainder of the increase from 2002 was primarily technology investments that increased software amortization and other professional fees. These increases were partially offset by lower costs associated with operating risks re- lated to servicing and managing financial assets. to acquisitions, attributable Provision for Income Taxes. The provision for income taxes was $249.7 million in 2004 compared with $207.8 million in 2003 and $221.9 million in 2002. The current year reflects a higher federal income tax provision result- ing primarily from the higher level of pre-tax earnings for the year. The effective tax rate was 33% for all three years. BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING Northern Trust, under Chairman and Chief Executive Officer William A. Osborn, is organized around its two principal client-focused business units, C&IS and PFS. Investment management services and products are pro- vided to the clients of these business units by NTGI. Operating and systems support is provided to each of the business units by WWOT. Each of these four busi- ness units has a president who reports to Mr. Osborn. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 36 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations For financial management reporting purposes, the oper- ations of NTGI and WWOT are allocated to C&IS and PFS. Mr. Osborn has been identified as the chief operat- ing decision maker because he has final authority over resource allocation decisions and performance assess- ment. a their greater understanding of C&IS and PFS results are presented in order to pro- mote financial performance. The information, presented on an internal management-reporting basis, is derived from internal accounting systems that support the strategic objectives and management structure. Management has developed accounting systems to allocate revenue and expenses re- lated to each segment, as well as certain corporate sup- and systems port development expenses. The management reporting sys- tems also incorporate processes for allocating assets, li- abilities and the applicable interest income and expense. Tier 1 and tier 2 capital are allocated based on the federal risk-based capital guidelines at a level that is consistent with Northern Trust’s consolidated capital ratios, cou- services, worldwide operations consolidated results of operations ($ In Millions) Noninterest Income Trust Fees Other Net Interest Income (FTE)* Provision for Credit Losses Noninterest Expenses Income before Income Taxes* Provision for Income Taxes* Income from Continuing Operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Reported Net Income Percentage of Reported Consolidated Net Income pled with management’s judgment of the operational risks inherent in the business. Allocations of capital and certain corporate expenses may not be representative of levels that would be required if the segments were in- dependent entities. The accounting policies used for management reporting are the same as those described in “Accounting Policies,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Transfers of income and expense items are recorded at cost; there is no intercompany profit or loss on sales or transfers between business units. Northern Trust’s presentations are not necessarily consistent with similar information for other financial institutions. For management reporting purposes, cer- tain corporate income and expense items are not allo- cated to the business units and are presented as part of “Treasury and Other.” These items include the impact of long-term debt, preferred equity, holding company in- vestments, and certain corporate operating expenses. The following table summarizes the consolidated results of operations of Northern Trust. 2004 2003 2002 $ 1,330.3 380.6 615.5 (15.0) 1,532.5 $ 1,189.1 353.1 600.6 2.5 1,456.8 $ 1,161.0 303.7 650.5 37.5 1,360.0 808.9 304.1 504.8 .8 683.5 260.2 423.3 (18.5) 717.7 270.6 447.1 — $ 505.6 $ 404.8 $ 447.1 100% 100% 100% Average Assets *Stated on a fully taxable equivalent basis (FTE). The consolidated figures include $54.4 million, $52.4 million and $48.7 million of FTE adjustment for 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Note: Certain reclassifications have been made to 2003 and 2002 financial information to conform to the current year’s presentation. $41,300.3 $37,596.7 $39,115.2 Corporate and Institutional Services. The C&IS busi- ness unit, under the direction of Frederick H. Waddell, President—C&IS, is a leading worldwide provider of asset administration, asset management and related services to corporate and public entity retirement funds, foundation and endowment clients, fund managers, in- funds. Asset surance administration, asset management and related services encompass a full range of state-of-the-art capabilities and government companies and reporting; settlement including: worldwide master trust, asset servicing, fund administration, cash management; and investment risk and performance ana- lytical services. Trust and asset servicing relationships managed investment often management, securities lending, transition management and commission recapture services provided through the NTGI business unit. In addition to asset administration and management services, C&IS offers a full range of by C&IS include ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 37 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations commercial banking services through the Bank, placing special emphasis on developing and supporting institu- tional relationships in two target markets: large domestic corporations and financial institutions (both domestic and international). C&IS provides foreign exchange services at the London and Singapore branches, as well as in Chicago. Treasury management services are pro- vided to corporations and financial institutions and in- clude a variety of other products and services to accel- erate cash collections, control disbursement outflows and generate information to manage cash positions. The following table summarizes the results of operations of C&IS for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 on a management-reporting basis. c o r p o r a t e an d i n s t i t u t i o n a l s e r v i c e s results of operations ($ In Millions) Noninterest Income Trust Fees Other Net Interest Income (FTE) Provision for Credit Losses Noninterest Expenses Income before Income Taxes Provision for Income Taxes Income from Continuing Operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Net Income Percentage of Consolidated Net Income Average Assets Net income for C&IS increased 58% in 2004 and totaled $277.8 million compared with $176.2 million in 2003, which was down 4% from $184.5 million in 2002. Included in the above are the operating results of Northern Trust Retirement Consulting, L.L.C. (NTRC) that have been reclassified and shown as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Net income from discontinued operations in the current year totaled $.8 million, compared with a net loss of $18.5 million in the prior year. The prior year included the $20.2 million pre-tax loss on the sale ($12.3 million after tax), and NTRC’s net loss from operations. NTRC reported breakeven results in 2002. Income from continuing operations increased 42% in 2004 to $277.0 million re- sulting primarily from record levels of trust fees and for- eign exchange trading results, higher net interest income and a lower provision for credit losses. Income from continuing operations for 2003 increased 6% to $194.7 million compared with 2002 resulting primarily from higher trust fees and a lower provision for credit losses. 2004 2003 2002 $ 680.4 277.8 178.0 (22.3) 704.9 453.6 176.6 277.0 .8 $ 590.3 231.0 155.5 (17.0) 675.5 318.3 123.6 194.7 (18.5) $ 553.2 228.6 171.6 26.1 625.8 301.5 117.0 184.5 — $ 277.8 $ 176.2 $ 184.5 55% 44% 41% $21,198.4 $17,132.0 $16,479.8 C&IS Trust Fees. C&IS trust fees are attributable to four general product types: Custody Services, Investment Management, Securities Lending, and Other Services. Custody services are priced, in general, using asset values at the beginning of the quarter. There are, however, fees within custody services that are not related to asset val- ues, but instead are based on transaction volumes or ac- count fees. Investment management fees are primarily based on the current quarter market values. Securities lending revenue is impacted by market values and the demand for securities to be lent, which drives volumes, and the interest rate spread earned on the investment of cash deposited by investment firms as collateral for secu- rities they have borrowed. The other services fee category in C&IS includes such products as benefit payment, per- formance analysis, electronic delivery, and other services. Revenues from these products are generally based on the volume of services provided or a fixed fee. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 38 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations Trust fees in C&IS increased 15% in 2004 to $680.4 million from $590.3 million in 2003, which was up 7% from $553.2 million in 2002. The components of trust fees summarized both on a product and on a market ba- sis and a breakdown of assets under administration by market follows. c o r p o r a t e an d i n s t i t u t i o n a l s e r v i c e s t r u s t f e e s b y p r o d u c t (In Millions) Custody Services Investment Management Securities Lending Other Services Total Trust Fees 2004 $272.1 230.2 120.1 58.0 $680.4 2003 $227.1 210.3 98.6 54.3 $590.3 2002 $218.6 185.4 100.0 49.2 $553.2 c o r p o r a t e an d i n s t i t u t i o n a l s e r v i c e s trust fees by market (In Millions) Domestic Retirement Plans Institutional International Total Trust Fees 2004 2003 2002 $331.5 130.0 218.9 $680.4 $287.0 130.1 173.2 $590.3 $279.7 117.0 156.5 $553.2 c o r p o r a t e an d i n s t i t u t i o n a l s e r v i c e s assets under administration by market (In Billions) Domestic Retirement Plans Institutional International Securities Lending/Other Total Assets Under Administration December 31 2004 2003 2002 $ 980.5 374.2 878.9 194.0 $ 901.5 330.4 589.4 138.8 $ 591.4 271.7 391.7 92.1 $2,427.6 $1,960.1 $1,346.9 c o r p o r a t e an d i n s t i t u t i o n a l s e r v i c e s assets under management by market (In Billions) Domestic Retirement Plans Institutional International Securities Lending/Other Total Assets Under Management $461.5 December 31 2004 2003 2002 $163.6 40.4 63.5 194.0 $156.9 34.0 44.6 138.8 $374.3 $ 78.8 26.3 17.6 92.1 $214.8 The improvement in C&IS trust fees reflects strong growth in all major products. Custody fees increased 20% to $272.1 million compared with $227.1 million a year ago, reflecting strong growth in global custody fees. Fees from asset management totaled $230.2 million compared with $210.3 million in the year-ago period. Higher asset management fees were generated by growth in the Northern Trust Global Advisors manager of man- agers business and higher fees from both active and pas- sive management of equity securities. Securities lending fees totaled $120.1 million compared with $98.6 million last year, reflecting higher volumes, partially offset by lower spreads earned on the investment of collateral. responsibility. Managed assets C&IS assets under administration totaled $2.43 tril- lion at December 31, 2004, 24% higher than $1.96 tril- lion at December 31, 2003. Included in C&IS assets administered are those for which Northern Trust has management totaled $461.5 billion and $374.3 billion at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively, and as of the current year-end were invested 38% in equity securities, 14% in fixed in- come securities and 48% in cash and other assets. The cash and other assets that have been deposited by investment firms as collateral for securities they have borrowed from trust clients are invested by Northern Trust and are included in assets under administration as managed assets. The collateral totaled $187.9 billion and $132.5 billion at December 31, 2004 and 2003, re- spectively. C&IS Other Noninterest Income. Other noninterest income in 2004 increased 20% from the prior year pri- marily due to a 43% increase in foreign exchange trading profits. The current year includes a $5.1 million gain from the sale of two nonperforming loans which was essentially offset by a $4.8 million decrease in treasury management fees. The decline in treasury management fees reflects a higher level of services paid by clients through maintaining compensating deposit balances, particularly in the latter portion of the year. The increase in other noninterest income in 2003 compared with 2002 resulted from a 3% improvement in foreign ex- change trading profits. C&IS Net Interest Income. Net interest income in- creased 15% in 2004 resulting primarily from a $3.5 bil- lion or 23% increase in average earning assets, primarily short-term money market assets, offset in part by a 6% decrease in average loan volume. The benefit of the higher asset levels was partially offset by a decrease in the net interest margin from 1.04% in 2003 to .96% in 2004. The net interest margin was negatively impacted by the increase in lower-margin money market assets. Net income for 2003 decreased 9% from the interest ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 39 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations previous year resulting from a 15 basis point decline in the net interest margin caused by a shift in the mix of assets with higher-margin loans being replaced with short-term money market assets. C&IS Provision for Credit Losses. The provision for credit losses was a negative $22.3 million for 2004, resulting primarily from the elimination of reserves for two nonperforming loans which were sold and the con- tinued improvement in the credit quality of the portfo- lio. This compares with a negative $17.0 million in the prior year which resulted primarily from cash payments received on loans rated internally in the two lowest credit categories. The $26.1 million provision in 2002 primarily reflects adverse results of the 2002 industry- wide Shared National Credit review conducted by bank- ing regulators and charge-offs for a leveraged lease transaction involving United Airlines and the remaining unsecured Enron Corp. exposure. C&IS Noninterest Expenses. Total noninterest ex- penses of C&IS, which include both the direct expenses of the business unit and indirect expense allocations from NTGI and WWOT for product and operating support, increased 4% in 2004 and 8% in 2003. The growth in expenses for 2004 reflects annual salary increases and higher performance-based pay, in employee benefits, occupancy costs and business promo- tion efforts. In addition, indirect expense allocations for product and operating support increased $11.0 million or 2% from the prior year. The growth in expenses for 2003 reflects severance charges and costs associated with soft- ware retirements. The higher expense level in 2003 also included costs associated with technology investments and higher operating costs to support business growth. and increases personal financial services results of operations ($ In Millions) Noninterest Income Trust Fees Other Net Interest Income (FTE) Provision for Credit Losses Noninterest Expenses Income before Income Taxes Provision for Income Taxes Net Income Percentage of Reported Consolidated Net Income Average Assets the direction Personal Financial Services. The PFS business unit, under of William L. Morrison, President—PFS, provides personal trust, custody and investment management services; individual retirement accounts; guardianship and estate administration; quali- fied retirement plans; banking (including private lending; and residential mortgage banking); personal lending. PFS focuses on high net worth individuals, executives, retirees and small/mid-size businesses in each banking subsidiary’s target market. A fiduciary and investment management office in Wilmington, Delaware, opened in September 2004, together with our full service Stamford, Connecticut and New York City offices, offer a full spectrum of innovative products and services to the ultra-wealthy in the North- east region. In 2005, this network will be further ex- panded with offices in Boston, Massachusetts and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Northern Trust continued to invest in private client offices in existing markets by building new facilities and by expanding, remodeling and relocating existing offices. The Personal Financial Serv- ices unique office network currently includes 83 locations in 17 states. PFS also includes the Wealth Management Group, which provides customized products and services to meet the complex financial needs of families and in- dividuals in the United States and throughout the world with assets typically exceeding $75 million. The following table summarizes the results of oper- ations of PFS for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 on a management-reporting basis. 2004 2003 2002 $ 649.9 93.1 445.9 7.3 766.5 415.1 160.8 $ 598.8 115.2 436.8 19.5 720.7 410.6 157.7 $ 607.8 76.0 443.6 11.4 702.6 413.4 159.0 $ 254.3 $ 252.9 $ 254.4 50% 62% 57% $16,185.4 $15,868.3 $15,445.2 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 40 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations PFS net income totaled $254.3 million in 2004, an increase of 1% from 2003, which in turn was 1% below the net income achieved in 2002. The increase in net income in 2004 was primarily the result of revenue growth of 3% and a lower provision for credit losses, partially offset by a 6% increase in operating expenses. The slight decline in 2003 earnings was attributed pri- marily to revenue growth of 2%, offset by a 3% increase in operating expenses and a higher provision for credit losses. PFS Trust Fees. A summary of trust fees and assets under administration by state and for Wealth Manage- ment follows. personal financial services trust fees (In Millions) Illinois Florida California Arizona Texas Other States Wealth Management Total Trust Fees 2004 $226.2 166.5 74.8 37.5 26.8 41.5 76.6 $649.9 2003 $211.8 157.3 69.4 35.5 24.1 32.2 68.5 $598.8 personal financial services assets under administration December 31 (In Billions) Illinois Florida California Arizona Texas Other States Wealth Management 2004 $ 45.8 28.8 13.7 6.4 5.2 16.4 104.8 Total Assets Under Administration $221.1 personal financial services assets under management 2003 $ 43.8 27.6 13.9 6.2 4.8 13.8 84.9 $195.0 (In Billions) Illinois Florida California Arizona Texas Other States Wealth Management 2004 $ 34.7 23.4 9.2 5.0 3.3 14.9 19.9 Total Assets Under Management $110.4 December 31 2003 $ 33.6 23.6 9.4 4.7 3.2 12.8 17.0 $104.3 2002 $212.1 163.2 70.2 37.6 25.1 24.8 74.8 $607.8 2002 $ 34.9 24.8 11.4 5.5 4.3 10.7 65.1 $156.7 2002 $26.9 21.5 7.9 4.2 3.0 9.8 14.4 $87.7 Fees in the majority of the states that PFS operates in and all mutual fund-related revenue are billed monthly based on market values throughout the current quarter. PFS trust fees totaled a record $649.9 million for the year, compared with $598.8 million in 2003 and $607.8 million in 2002. The current year performance was pos- itively impacted by new business and improved equity markets. The 2003 performance was impacted by equity markets, the average performance of which was lower than in 2002, partially offset by new business. At December 31, 2004, assets under administration in PFS totaled $221.1 billion, compared with $195.0 bil- lion at December 31, 2003. Included in assets ad- ministered are those for which Northern Trust has totaled management $110.4 billion at December 31, 2004 and were invested 51% in equity securities, 36% in fixed income securities and 13% in cash and other assets. responsibility. Managed assets PFS Other Noninterest Income. Other noninterest income for 2004 totaled $93.1 million, down 19% com- pared with $115.2 million last year. The prior year re- sults include the $17.8 million gain from the sale of the Higgins Road retail branch assets. The remainder of the decrease from 2003 resulted from a 10% decrease in treasury management fees and lower revenues from security commissions and trading income. The decline in treasury management fees reflects a higher level of services paid by clients through maintaining compensat- ing deposit balances. Other noninterest income for 2003 increased 52% or $39.2 million compared with 2002 and included the $17.8 million gain from the sale of the branch assets. A $15.0 million write-off of the invest- ment in myCFO, Inc. was included in the results for 2002. PFS Net Interest Income. Net interest income of $445.9 million was 2% higher than the previous year. Average loan volume grew $287.7 million or 2%, while the net interest margin was unchanged at 2.89%. Net interest income for 2003 of $436.8 million was 2% lower than 2002 resulting primarily from a lower net interest margin brought about by the impact of refinancing activity in the residential real estate mortgage loan port- folio. PFS Provision for Credit Losses. The 2004 provi- sion for credit losses of $7.3 million was $12.2 million lower than the previous year, resulting primarily from cash payments received on loans rated internally in the continued categories two lowest and the credit ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 41 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations improvement in the credit quality of the portfolio. The 2003 provision for credit losses reflected deterioration in certain commercial loans that required higher specific reserve allocations. PFS Noninterest Expenses. PFS noninterest ex- penses, which include both the direct expenses of the business unit and indirect expense allocations from NTGI and WWOT for product and operating support, increased 6% in 2004 and 3% in 2003. The current year was negatively impacted by a third quarter pre-tax charge of $17.0 million related to a pending litigation settlement. The remainder of the increase in 2004 ex- penses primarily reflects higher incentive compensation, employee benefit charges, legal services, and increased occupancy costs resulting from the remodeling and ex- pansion of existing locations. In addition, indirect ex- pense allocations for product and operating support increased $10.7 million or 3% from the prior year. The increase in 2003 expenses primarily reflects severance charges and costs associated with the retirement of soft- ware, higher employee benefit charges, legal and other professional services, in addition to increased occupancy costs resulting from the remodeling and expansion of existing locations. Partially offsetting these increases were lower levels of costs associated with operating risk related to servicing and managing financial assets. Northern Trust Global Investments. The NTGI business unit, under the direction of Terence J. Toth, President— NTGI, provides a broad range of investment manage- ment and related services and other products to domestic and international clients of C&IS and PFS through vari- ous subsidiaries of the Corporation. Clients include in- stitutional and individual separately managed accounts, bank common and collective funds, registered invest- ment companies, non-U.S. collective investment funds and unregistered private investment funds, including funds of funds. NTGI offers both active and passive equity and fixed income portfolio management, as well as alternative asset classes (such as private equity and hedge funds) and traditional multi-manager products and serv- ices. NTGI’s activities also encompass brokerage, secu- rities lending and related services. NTGI’s international joint ventures, business operates through subsidiaries, in Canada, alliances and distribution arrangements France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the United King- dom and the Cayman Islands. The revenues and expenses of this business unit are fully allocated to C&IS and PFS. NTGI’s strategic focus on investment management, branding, product management, distribution and client servicing helped drive Northern Trust’s continued growth in new business. Northern Trust continued to achieve solid investment results across asset classes. For example, 21 of 40 eligible Northern-managed mutual funds were rated as 4- or 5-star overall by Morningstar. At year-end, Northern Trust managed $571.9 billion in assets for personal and institutional clients, a new re- cord, up 19% from $478.6 billion at year-end 2003. The increase in assets is attributable to improving equity and strong new business. Assets under markets management have grown at a five-year compound annual rate of 14.4%. Worldwide Operations and Technology. The WWOT business unit, under the direction of Timothy J. Theriault, President—WWOT, supports all of Northern Trust’s business activities, including the processing and product management activities of C&IS, PFS and NTGI. These activities are conducted principally in the oper- ations and technology centers in Chicago and London. The Northern Trust Company of New York is also part of this unit. Treasury and Other. The Corporate Financial Manage- ment Group, under the direction of Steven L. Fradkin, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, in- cludes the Treasury, Corporate Controller, Corporate Treasurer, Corporate Development, Investor Relations and Strategic Sourcing functions. Treasury is responsible for managing the Bank’s wholesale funding, capital posi- tion and interest rate risk, as well as the portfolio of interest rate risk management instruments under the di- the Corporate Asset and Liability Policy rection of Committee. Treasury is also responsible for the invest- ment portfolios of the Corporation and the Bank and provides investment advice and management services to the subsidiary banks. “Other” corporate income and ex- penses represent items that are not allocated to the busi- ness units and generally represent certain nonrecurring items and certain executive level compensation. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 42 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations The following table summarizes the results of operations of Treasury and Other for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 on a management-reporting basis. treasu ry and othe r results of operations ($ In Millions) Noninterest Income Trust Fees Other Net Interest Income (FTE) Provision for Credit Losses Noninterest Expenses Income (Loss) before Income Taxes Benefit for Income Taxes Net Income (Loss) Percentage of Reported Consolidated Net Income Average Assets Treasury and Other net interest income for 2004 was a negative $8.4 million compared with $8.3 million in 2003 and $35.3 million in 2002. The continued decline in net interest income resulted from the decrease in the net interest margin, due in large part to a decline in the yield on the residential mortgage loan portfolio resulting from prior year refinancing activity. In addition, low interest rates compressed the spreads on short-term investing ac- tivity conducted by the Treasury Department. The neg- ative other noninterest income for 2002 was due to the $4.8 million write-off of the investment in the Global Straight Through Processing Association industry utility. Noninterest expenses totaled $61.1 million for 2004 compared with $60.6 million in the prior year, which in- cluded charges associated with the reduction in leased of- fice space. Contributing to the current year increase after adjusting for the 2003 special charge, are higher allocations for product and operating support and increased costs associated with employee compensation and benefits. Ex- penses in 2003 increased from the previous year due to the special charge related to leased office space, and higher costs associated with insurance, professional services, and stock-related directors fees due to the increase in value of Northern Trust Corporation’s common stock. Corporate Risk Management Group. Headed by Perry R. Pero, Vice Chairman and Head of Corporate Risk Management, the Corporate Risk Management Group includes the Credit Policy and Corporate Risk Manage- ment functions. The Credit Policy function is described in the “Loans and Other Extensions of Credit” section on page 49. The Corporate Risk Management Group 2004 2003 2002 $ — $ — $ — (.9) 35.3 — 31.6 9.7 (8.4) — 61.1 6.9 8.3 — 60.6 (59.8) 33.3 (45.4) 21.1 $ (26.5) $ (24.3) $ 2.8 5.4 8.2 (5)% (6)% 2% $3,916.5 $6,114.9 $5,671.7 monitors, measures and manages risks across the busi- nesses of the Corporation and its subsidiaries. Corporate Risk Management also includes the Economic Research function. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES The use of estimates and assumptions is required in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and actual re- sults could differ from those estimates. The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued guidance and proposed rules relating to the disclosure of critical ac- counting policies. Critical accounting policies are those that require management to make subjective or complex judgments about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and may change in subsequent periods. Changes that may be required in the underlying assumptions or estimates in these areas could have a material impact on Northern Trust’s future financial condition and results of operations. For Northern Trust, accounting policies that are viewed as critical are those relating to reserving for credit losses, pension plan accounting, and estimating useful lives of purchased and internally developed software. Management has discussed the development and se- lection of each critical accounting estimate with the Au- dit Committee of the Board of Directors. Reserve for Credit Losses. The reserve for credit losses represents management’s estimate of probable inherent losses that have occurred as of the date of the financial statements. The loan and lease portfolio and other credit ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 43 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations exposures are regularly reviewed to evaluate the ad- equacy of the reserve for credit losses. In determining the level of the reserve, Northern Trust evaluates the re- serve necessary for specific nonperforming loans and also estimates losses inherent in other credit exposures. The result is a reserve with the following components: Specific Reserve. The amount of specific reserves is determined through a loan-by-loan analysis of non- performing loans that considers expected future cash flows, the value of collateral and other factors that may impact the borrower’s ability to pay. Allocated Inherent Reserve. The amount of the allocated portion of the inherent loss reserve is based on loss factors assigned to Northern Trust’s credit ex- posures based on internal credit ratings. These loss fac- tors are primarily based on management’s judgment of estimated credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio as well as historical charge-off experience. The Credit Policy function, which is independent of business unit management, determines credit ratings at the time each loan is approved. These credit ratings are then subject to periodic reviews by Credit Policy. Credit ratings range from “1” for the strongest credits to “9” for the weakest credits; a “9” rated loan would normally represent a complete loss. Unallocated Inherent Reserve. Management de- termines the unallocated portion of the inherent loss reserve based on factors that cannot be associated with a specific credit or loan category. These factors include management’s subjective evaluation of local and na- tional economic and business conditions, portfolio con- centration and changes in the character and size of the loan portfolio. The unallocated portion of the inherent loss reserve reflects management’s attempt to ensure that the overall reserve appropriately reflects a margin for the imprecision necessarily inherent in estimates of expected credit losses. Loans, leases and other extensions of credit deemed uncollectible are charged to the reserve. Subsequent re- coveries, if any, are credited to the reserve. The related provision for credit losses, which is charged to income, is the amount necessary to adjust the reserve to the level determined through the above process. Actual losses may vary from current estimates and the amount of the provision may be either greater than or less than actual net charge-offs. The control process maintained by Credit Policy and the lending staff, and the quarterly analysis of specific and inherent loss components are the principal methods relied upon by management to ensure that changes in estimated credit loss levels are adjusted on a timely basis. In addition to Northern Trust’s own experience, management also considers the experience of peer in- stitutions and regulatory guidance. Management’s estimates utilized in establishing an adequate reserve for credit losses are not dependent on any single assumption. Management evaluates numer- ous variables, many of which are interrelated or depend- ent on other assumptions and estimates, in determining reserve adequacy. Due to the inherent imprecision in accounting estimates, other estimates or assumptions could reasonably have been used in the current period and changes in estimates are reasonably likely to occur from period to period. However, management believes that the established reserve for credit losses appropri- ately addresses these uncertainties and is adequate to cover probable inherent losses which have occurred as of the date of the financial statements. Pension Plan Accounting. As summarized in Note 21 to the consolidated financial statements, Northern Trust maintains a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan covering substantially all domestic employees. Measuring cost and reporting liabilities resulting from defined benefit pension plans requires the use of several assumptions regarding future interest rates, asset re- turns, compensation increases and other actuarial-based projections relating to the plan. Due to the long-term nature of this obligation and the estimates that are re- quired to be made, the assumptions used in determining the periodic pension expense and the projected pension obligation are closely monitored and annually reviewed for adjustments that may be required. Under generally accepted accounting principles, differences between these estimates and actual experience are required to be amortized over the future working lifetime of eligible participants. As a result, these differences are not recog- nized as they occur but are recognized systematically and gradually over subsequent periods. Northern Trust recognizes the significant impact that these pension-related assumptions have on the determination of the pension obligations and related expense and has established procedures for monitoring and setting these assumptions each year. These proce- dures include an annual review of actual demographic and investment experience with the pension plan’s ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 44 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations actuaries. In addition to actual experience, adjustments to these assumptions consider published interest rate indices, known compensation trends and policies and economic conditions that may impact the estimated long-term rate of return on plan assets. In determining the pension expense in 2004, North- ern Trust utilized a discount rate of 6.00% for the Quali- fied Plan and 5.50% for the Nonqualified Plan. The rate of increase in the compensation level is based on a slid- ing scale that averaged 3.60%. The expected long-term rate of return on Qualified Plan assets was 8.75%. In evaluating possible revisions to pension-related assumptions as of Northern Trust’s September 30, 2004 measurement date, the following events were considered: Discount Rate: Northern Trust utilizes the Moody’s AA Corporate Bond rate in establishing the discount rate for the Qualified Plan. Since this benchmark rate de- clined 13 basis points, Northern Trust lowered the dis- count rate for the Qualified Plan from 6.00% to 5.75%. The reference rate for establishing the discount rate for the Nonqualified Plan is the long-term treasury bond rate. Historically, long-term treasury bond rates have fallen short of Corporate Bond rates by about 50 basis points. For this reason, Northern Trust elected to main- tain the discount rate for the Nonqualified Plan at 50 basis points below the Qualified Plan discount rate, or 5.25%. Compensation Level: No changes were recom- mended to the compensation scale assumption in the current year. Rate of Return on Plan Assets: The expected return on plan assets is based on an estimate of the long-term rate of return on plan assets. Northern Trust utilized an asset return model to calculate the expected long-term rate of return on pension assets. The model considered the current asset mix and estimates of return by asset class and of inflation. As a result of this analysis, together with recent historical results, Northern Trust’s rate of return assumption for 2005 was set at 8.75%, unchanged from 2004. As a result of the pension-related assumptions currently utilized and other actuarial experiences of the qualified and nonqualified plans, the estimated domestic pension expense is expected to increase by approx- imately $10.0 million in 2005. In order to provide an understanding of the sensi- tivity of these assumptions on the expected periodic pension expense in 2005 and the projected benefit obligation, the following table is presented to show the effect of increasing or decreasing each of these assump- tions by 25 basis points. (In Millions) 25 Basis Point Increase 25 Basis Point Decrease Increase (Decrease) in 2005 Pension Expense Discount Rate Change Compensation Level Change Rate of Return on Asset Change Increase (Decrease) in Projected Benefit Obligation Discount Rate Change Compensation Level Change (3.3) 1.8 (1.0) (21.4) 7.6 3.4 (1.7) 1.0 22.9 (7.3) Purchased and Internally Developed Software. A sig- nificant portion of Northern Trust’s products and serv- ices are dependent on complex and sophisticated computer systems based primarily on purchased and internally developed software programs. Under North- ern Trust’s accounting policy, purchased software and other allowable internal costs, including compensation, relating to software developed for internal use are cap- italized. Capitalized software is then amortized over its estimated useful life, generally ranging from 3 to 10 years. Northern Trust believes that the accounting esti- mate relating to the determination and ongoing review of the estimated useful lives of capitalized software is a critical accounting policy. Northern Trust has this view because rapidly changing technology can unexpectedly change software functionality, resulting in a significant change in the useful life, including a complete write-off of software applications. In addition, product changes can also render existing software obsolete requiring a write-off of the carrying value of the asset. In order to address this risk, Northern Trust’s accounting procedures require a quarterly review of significant software applications to confirm the reason- ableness of asset book values and remaining useful lives. Modifications which may result from this process are reviewed by senior management. At December 31, 2004, capitalized software totaled $354.2 million and software amortization in 2004 totaled $84.0 million. IMPLEMENTATION OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS Information related to new accounting pronouncements adopted during 2004 is contained in Notes 1 and 2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements on pages 71 and 72. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 45 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations CAPITAL EXPENDITURES Proposed significant capital expenditures are reviewed and approved by Northern Trust’s senior management. This process is designed to assure that the major projects to which Northern Trust commits its resources produce benefits compatible with corporate strategic goals. Capital expenditures in 2004 included ongoing en- hancements to Northern Trust’s hardware and software capabilities and expansion or renovation in several exist- ing offices. Capital expenditures for 2004 totaled $135.6 million, of which $83.8 million was for software, $6.9 million was for building and leasehold improvements, $40.4 million for computer hardware and machinery and $4.5 million for furnishings. These capital ex- penditures are designed principally to support and en- hance investment management and securities handling capability of the trust and banking businesses, as well as relationship management and client interaction. Additional capital expenditures planned for systems technology will result in future expenses for the depreciation of hardware and amortization of software. Depreciation and software amortization associated with these capital expenditures are charged to equipment and other operating expenses, respectively. transaction processing, the OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS Assets Under Administration. Northern Trust, in the normal course of business, holds assets under admin- istration and under management in a fiduciary or agency capacity for its clients. In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, these assets are not assets of Northern Trust and are not in- cluded in its consolidated balance sheet. to meet Financial Guarantees and Indemnifications. Northern Trust issues financial guarantees in the form of standby the liquidity and credit letters of credit enhancement needs of its clients. Standby letters of credit obligate Northern Trust to meet certain financial obligations of its clients, if, under the contractual terms of the agreement, the clients are unable to do so. These instruments are primarily issued to support public and private financial commitments, including commercial paper, bond financing, initial margin requirements on futures exchanges and similar transactions. Credit risk is the principal risk associated with these instruments. The contractual amounts of these instru- ments represent the credit risk should the instrument be fully drawn upon and the client defaults. To control the credit risk associated with issuing letters of credit, Northern Trust subjects such activities to the same credit quality and monitoring controls as its lending activities. Certain standby letters of credit have been secured with cash deposits or participated to others. Northern Trust is obligated to meet the entire financial obligation of these agreements and in certain cases is able to recover the amounts paid through recourse against cash deposits or other participants. Northern Trust’s recorded liability for standby letters of credit, reflecting the obligation it has undertaken and measured as the estimated fair value of these instruments, totaled $4.5 and $4.4 million at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The following table shows the contractual amounts of standby letters of credit. (In Millions) Standby Letters of Credit: Corporate Industrial Revenue Other December 31 2004 2003 $ 910.9 1,175.8 606.6 $ 617.6 1,286.5 617.2 $2,693.3 Total Standby Letters of Credit* $2,521.3 *These amounts include $294.9 million and $271.1 million of standby letters of credit secured by cash deposits or participated to others as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The weighted average ma- turity of standby letters of credit was 19 months at December 31, 2004 and 20 months at December 31, 2003. As part of the Corporation’s securities custody activ- ities and at the direction of trust clients, Northern Trust lends securities owned by clients to borrowers who are reviewed and approved by the Credit Policy Credit Approval Committee. In connection with these activ- ities, Northern Trust has issued certain indemnifications to trust clients against loss resulting from the bankruptcy of the borrower of securities. The borrower is required to fully collateralize securities received with cash, marketable securities, or irrevocable standby letters of credit. As securities are loaned, collateral is maintained at a minimum of 100 percent of the fair value of the securities plus accrued interest, with the collateral re- valued on a daily basis. The amount of securities loaned as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 subject to in- demnification was $112.7 billion and $74.0 billion, re- spectively. Because of the borrower’s requirement to fully collateralize securities borrowed, management be- ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 46 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations lieves that the exposure to credit loss from this activity is negligible. to adequately respond to dramatic changes in market conditions. Variable Interests. In 1997, Northern Trust issued $150 million of Floating Rate Capital Securities, Series A, and $120 million of Floating Rate Capital Securities, Series B, through statutory business trusts wholly-owned by the Corporation (“NTC Capital I” and “NTC Capital II”, respectively). The sole assets of the trusts are Sub- ordinated Debentures of Northern Trust Corporation that have the same interest rates and maturity dates as the corresponding distribution rates and redemption dates of the Floating Rate Capital Securities. The outstanding principal amount of the Sub- ordinated Debentures, net of discount, held by the trusts totaled $276.3 million as of December 31, 2004. The book value of the Series A and Series B Securities totaled $268.0 million as of December 31, 2004. Both Series A and B Securities qualify as tier 1 capital for regulatory purposes. NTC Capital I and NTC Capital II are consid- ered variable interest entities. However, as the Corpo- ration has determined that the primary beneficiary of the trusts, they are not consolidated by the Corporation. is not it Northern Trust has interests in other variable inter- est entities which are also not consolidated as Northern Trust is not considered the primary beneficiary of these entities. Northern Trust’s interests in these entities do not have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Liquidity Risk Management. The objectives of liquidity risk management are to ensure that Northern Trust can meet its cash flow requirements and can capitalize on business opportunities on a timely and cost effective basis. Management monitors the liquidity position on a daily basis to make funds available at a minimum cost to meet loan and deposit cash flows. The liquidity profile is also structured so that the capital needs of the Corpo- ration and its banking subsidiaries are met. Management maintains a detailed liquidity contingency plan designed Liquidity is secured by managing the mix of items on the balance sheet and expanding potential sources of liquidity. The balance sheet sources of liquidity include the short-term money market portfolio, unpledged available for sale securities, maturing loans and the abil- ity to securitize a portion of the loan portfolio. Further, liquidity arises from the diverse funding base and the fact that a significant portion of funding comes from clients that have other relationships with Northern Trust. A significant source of liquidity is the ability to draw funding from both domestic and international markets. The Bank’s senior long-term debt is rated AA- by Stan- dard & Poor’s, Aa3 by Moody’s Investors Service, and AA- by Fitch. These ratings allow the Bank to access capital markets on favorable terms. Northern Trust maintains a liquid balance sheet with loans representing only 40% of total assets. Further, at December 31, 2004, there was a significant liquidity reserve on the consolidated balance sheet in the form of cash and due from banks, securities available for sale, and money market assets, which in aggregate totaled $23.1 billion or 51% of total assets. The Corporation’s uses of cash consist mainly of dividend payments to the Corporation’s stockholders, the payment of principal and interest to note holders, purchases of its common stock and acquisitions. These cash needs are met largely by dividend payments from its subsidiaries, and by interest and dividends earned on investment securities and money market assets. Bank subsidiary dividends are subject to certain restrictions that are explained in Note 28 on page 93. Bank sub- sidiaries have the ability to pay dividends during 2005 equal to their 2005 eligible net profits plus $296.9 mil- lion. The Corporation’s liquidity, defined as the amount of marketable assets in excess of commercial paper, was strong at $199.6 million at year-end 2004. The cash flows of the Corporation are shown in Note 32 on page 99. The Corporation also has a $50 million back-up line of credit for its commercial paper issuance. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 47 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations The following table shows Northern Trust’s contractual obligations at December 31, 2004. c o n t r a c t u a l ob l i ga t i o n s (In Millions) Bank-Senior Notes* Subordinated Debt* Floating Rate Capital Debt* Capital Lease Obligations** Operating Leases** Purchase Obligations*** Payment Due by Period One Year and Less $100.0 100.0 — 2.4 50.7 92.3 1-3 Years $100.0 100.0 — 5.0 95.4 133.8 4-5 Years $ — 300.0 — 5.0 78.7 60.2 Over 5 Years $ — 350.0 278.4 6.4 324.4 5.3 Total $ 200.0 850.0 278.4 18.8 549.2 291.6 Total Contractual Obligations Note: Obligations as shown do not include deposit liabilities or interest on funding sources. * Refer to Notes 12 and 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details. ** Refer to Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details. *** Purchase obligations consist primarily of ongoing operating costs related to outsourcing arrangements for certain cash management services and the support and maintenance of the Corporation’s technological requirements. Certain obligations are in the form of variable rate contracts and, in some instances, 2004 activity was used as a base to project future obligations. $2,188.0 $443.9 $345.4 $434.2 $964.5 Capital Management. One of management’s primary objectives is to maintain a strong capital position to merit the confidence of clients, the investing public, bank regulators and stockholders. A strong capital posi- tion helps Northern Trust take advantage of profitable investment opportunities when they arise and withstand unforeseen adverse developments. In 2004, capital levels were strengthened as average common equity increased record 7% or $218.0 million reaching a capital adequacy ($ In Millions) Tier 1 Capital Common Stockholders’ Equity Floating Rate Capital Securities Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Net Unrealized Gain on Securities Nonfinancial Equity Investments Total Tier 1 Capital Tier 2 Capital Reserve for Credit Losses Assigned to Loans and Leases Off-Balance Sheet Credit Loss Reserve Reserves Against Identified Losses Long-Term Debt* Total Tier 2 Capital Total Risk-Based Capital Risk-Weighted Assets** Total Assets–End of Period (EOP) Average Fourth Quarter Assets** Total Loans–EOP Ratios Risk-Based Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Tier 1 Total (Tier 1 and Tier 2) Leverage Common Stockholders’ Equity to Total Loans EOP Total Assets EOP $3.30 billion at year-end. Total risk-weighted assets rose 9%. During 2004, the Corporation purchased 3,419,285 of its own common shares at a cost of $150.6 million, as part of its share buyback program. The buyback pro- gram is designed, among other things, to help offset the dilutive effect of stock issuances under the Corporation’s incentive stock programs. Under this program, the Cor- poration may purchase up to 6.8 million additional shares after December 31, 2004. December 31 2004 2003 $ 3,296 268 (232) — (1) $ 3,055 268 (235) (3) (3) 3,331 3,082 131 9 (24) 590 706 $ 4,037 $30,333 $45,277 44,041 17,943 149 8 (37) 690 810 $ 3,892 $27,876 $41,450 40,804 17,814 11.0% 13.3 7.6 18.4% 7.3 11.1% 14.0 7.6 17.2% 7.4 Notes: *Long-Term Debt that qualifies for risk-based capital amortizes for the purpose of inclusion in tier 2 capital during the five years before maturity. **Assets have been adjusted for goodwill and other intangible assets, net unrealized (gain) loss on securities and excess reserve for credit losses that have been excluded from tier 1 and tier 2 capital, if any. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 48 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations The Board of Directors increased the quarterly divi- dend by 11% to $.21 per common share in November 2004. The common dividend has increased 56% from its level five years ago. The higher capital levels in 2004 reflect Northern Trust’s ongoing policy of retaining a sufficient percent- age of earnings in the Corporation to allow for strategic expansion while maintaining a strong balance sheet. All of Northern Trust’s capital ratios were well above the ratios that are a requirement for regulatory classification as “well capitalized.” At December 31, 2004, tier 1 capital was 11.0% and total capital was 13.3% of risk-weighted assets. These risk-based capital ratios are well above the minimum requirements of 4.0% for tier 1 and 8.0% for total risk-based capital ratios. Northern Trust’s leverage ratio (tier 1 capital to fourth quarter average assets) of 7.6% is also well above the regulatory requirement of 3.0%. In addition, each of the subsidiary banks had a ra- tio of at least 9.2% for tier 1 capital, 11.0% for total risk- based capital, and 6.1% for the leverage ratio. RISK MANAGEMENT and Credit Risk Management— Asset Quality Securities. Northern Trust maintains a high quality securities portfolio, with 75% of the total portfolio composed of U.S. Treasury or government sponsored agency securities. The remainder of the portfolio con- sists of obligations of states and political subdivisions, preferred stock and other securities, including Federal Home Loan Bank stock and Federal Reserve Bank stock. At December 31, 2004, 81% of these securities were rated triple-A or double-A, 1% were rated single-A and 18% were below A or not rated by Standard and Poor’s and/or Moody’s Investors Service. Northern Trust is an active participant in the re- purchase agreement market. This market provides a relatively low cost alternative for short-term funding. Securities purchased under agreements to resell and securities sold under agreements to repurchase are re- corded at the amounts at which the securities were ac- quired or sold plus accrued interest. To minimize any potential credit risk associated with these transactions, the fair value of the securities purchased or sold is con- tinuously monitored, limits are set on exposure with financial counterparties, of is Northern is regularly assessed. counterparties Trust’s policy to take possession of securities purchased under agreements to resell. Securities sold under agree- condition and the It ments to repurchase are held by the counterparty until the repurchase transaction matures. Loans and Other Extensions of Credit. Credit risk is inherent in Northern Trust’s various lending activities. Northern Trust focuses its lending efforts on clients with existing trust or treasury management relationships or who are looking to build a full range of financial serv- ices. Credit risk is managed through the Credit Policy function, which is designed to assure adherence to a high level of credit standards. Credit Policy reports to the Corporation’s Head of Corporate Risk Management. Credit Policy provides a system of checks and balances for Northern Trust’s diverse credit-related activities by establishing and monitoring all credit-related policies and practices throughout Northern Trust and assuring their uniform application. These activities are designed to diversify credit exposure on an industry and client basis, thus lessening overall credit risk. These credit management activities also apply to Northern Trust’s use of derivative financial instruments, including foreign exchange risk management instruments. contracts and interest Individual credit authority for commercial and other loans is limited to specified amounts and matur- ities. Credit decisions involving commitment exposure in excess of the specified individual limits are submitted to the appropriate Credit Approval Committee (Committee). Each Committee is chaired by the execu- tive in charge of the area and has a Credit Policy officer as a voting participant. Each Committee’s credit appro- val authority is specified, based on commitment levels, credit involving commitment exposure in excess of these limits require the approval of the Senior Credit Committee. and maturities. Credits ratings The Counterparty Risk Management Committee established by Credit Policy manages counterparty risk. This committee has sole credit authority for exposure to all foreign banks, certain domestic banks which Credit Policy deems to be counterparties and which do not have commercial credit relationships within the Corpo- ration, and certain other exposures. Under the auspices of Credit Policy, country ex- posure limits are reviewed and approved on a country- by-country basis. As part of Northern Trust’s ongoing credit granting process, internal ratings are assigned to each client and credit before credit is extended, based on an assessment ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 49 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations of creditworthiness. Credit Policy performs, at least annually, a review of selected significant credit exposures to identify, at the earliest possible stages, clients who might be facing financial difficulties. Internal credit rat- ings are also reviewed during this process. Above average risk loans receive special attention by both lending offi- cers and Credit Policy. This approach allows manage- ment to take remedial action in an effort to deal with potential problems. An integral part of the Credit Policy function is a formal review of past due and potential problem loans to determine which credits, if any, need to be placed on nonaccrual status or charged off. As more fully described on pages 54 through 56, the provision for credit losses is reviewed quarterly to determine the amount necessary to maintain an adequate reserve for credit losses. A further way in which credit risk is managed is by requiring collateral. Management’s assessment of the composition of l oan portfolio (In Millions) Domestic Residential Real Estate Commercial Broker Commercial Real Estate Personal Other Lease Financing Total Domestic International Total Loans and Leases creditworthiness borrower’s determines whether collateral is obtained. The amount and type of collateral held varies but may include deposits held in financial institutions, U.S. Treasury securities, other marketable securities, income-producing commercial properties, accounts receivable, property, plant and equipment, and inventory. Collateral values are monitored on a regular basis to ensure that they are maintained at an appro- priate level. The largest component of credit risk relates to the loan portfolio. In addition, credit risk is inherent in cer- tain contractual obligations such as legally binding un- funded commitments to extend credit, commercial letters of credit and standby letters of credit. These con- tractual obligations and arrangements are discussed in Note 26 and are presented in the tables that follow. December 31 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 $ 8,095.3 3,190.0 27.9 1,307.5 2,927.2 609.7 1,221.8 $17,379.4 563.3 $ 7,975.3 3,405.3 7.0 1,297.1 2,699.9 743.9 1,228.0 $17,356.5 457.3 $ 7,808.1 3,968.3 8.8 1,168.5 2,480.8 959.3 1,276.0 $17,669.8 393.9 $ 7,427.9 4,741.6 11.8 1,025.6 2,208.8 768.6 1,202.6 $17,386.9 593.0 $ 6,822.8 4,796.8 126.4 911.0 2,289.3 1,207.1 1,034.4 $17,187.8 956.8 $17,942.7 $17,813.8 $18,063.7 $17,979.9 $18,144.6 summary of off-balance sheet financial i nstruments w ith c ontract amounts that r epresent credit risk (In Millions) Unfunded Commitments to Extend Credit One Year and Less Over One Year Total Standby Letters of Credit Commercial Letters of Credit Custody Securities Lent with Indemnification December 31 2004 2003 $ 6,650.2 9,597.2 $ 8,892.9 7,648.7 $ 16,247.4 $16,541.6 2,693.3 32.1 112,691.4 2,521.3 26.1 73,966.3 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 50 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations unfunded commi tme nts t o ext end c re dit at d ecember 3 1, 200 4 – b y i n d u s t r y s e c t o r (In Millions) Industry Sector Finance and Insurance Holding Companies Manufacturing Mining Public Administration Retail Trade Security and Commodity Brokers Services Transportation and Warehousing Utilities Wholesale Trade Other Commercial Total Commercial and Broker* Residential Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Personal Other Lease Financing International Commitment Expiration Total Commitments One Year and Less Over One Year Outstanding Loans $ 1,893.9 233.3 3,924.6 194.8 57.7 599.0 246.5 2,828.1 410.6 311.9 664.7 288.4 $11,653.5 1,473.1 313.3 2,214.7 472.1 — 120.7 $1,067.2 148.7 1,146.9 71.0 7.8 143.1 225.7 1,213.6 139.7 108.5 258.3 130.1 $4,660.6 195.1 99.5 1,298.8 375.5 — 20.7 $ 826.7 84.6 2,777.7 123.8 49.9 455.9 20.8 1,614.5 270.9 203.4 406.4 158.3 $6,992.9 1,278.0 213.8 915.9 96.6 — 100.0 $ 302.6 110.4 598.8 8.9 88.1 94.2 27.9 1,150.6 74.8 13.0 304.3 444.3 $ 3,217.9 8,095.3 1,307.5 2,927.2 609.7 1,221.8 563.3 $17,942.7 Total *Commercial and Broker industry sector information is presented on the basis of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). $16,247.4 $6,650.2 $9,597.2 Although credit exposure is well diversified, there are certain groups of credits that meet the accounting definition under SFAS No. 107 of credit risk concen- trations. According to this statement, group concen- trations of credit risk exist if a number of borrowers or other counterparties are engaged in similar activities and have similar economic characteristics that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations to be sim- ilarly affected by changes in economic or other con- ditions. The fact that a credit exposure falls into one of these groups does not necessarily indicate that the credit has a higher than normal degree of credit risk. These groups are: residential real estate, banks and bank hold- ing companies, commercial real estate and commercial aircraft leases. Residential Real Estate. The residential real estate loan portfolio totaled $8.1 billion or 47% of total domes- tic loans at December 31, 2004, compared with $8.0 bil- lion or 46% at December 31, 2003. Residential real estate loans consist of conventional home mortgages and equity credit lines, which generally require a loan to collateral value of no more than 75% to 80% at inception. Of the total $8.1 billion in residential real estate loans, $3.3 billion were in the greater Chicago area with the remainder distributed throughout the other geo- graphic regions served by Northern Trust. Legally bind- ing commitments to extend credit, which are primarily equity credit lines, totaled $1.5 billion and $1.2 billion at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Banks and Bank Holding Companies. On-balance sheet credit risk to banks and bank holding companies, both domestic and international, consists primarily of short-term money market assets, which totaled $13.1 billion and $9.5 billion at December 31, 2004 and De- cember 31, 2003, respectively, and noninterest-bearing demand balances maintained at correspondent banks, which totaled $1.8 billion and $1.3 billion at December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively. Northern Trust also provides commercial financing to banks and bank holding companies with which it has a substantial relationship. Northern Trust’s outstanding business lending exposure to these entities, primarily U.S. bank holding companies located in the Greater Midwest, was not considered material to its consolidated financial position as of December 31, 2004 or 2003. Commercial Real Estate. In managing its credit exposure, management has defined a commercial real estate loan as one where: (1) the borrower’s principal business activity is the acquisition or the development of real estate for commercial purposes; (2) the principal ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 51 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations collateral is real estate held for commercial purposes, and loan repayment is expected to flow from the oper- ation of the property; or (3) the loan repayment is ex- pected to flow from the sale or refinance of real estate as a normal and ongoing part of the business. Unsecured lines of credit to firms or individuals engaged in commercial real estate endeavors are included without regard to the use of loan proceeds. The commercial real estate portfolio consists of interim loans and commercial mortgages. Short-term interim loans provide financing for the initial phases of the acquisition or development of commercial real estate, with the intent that the borrower will refinance the loan through another financial in- stitution or sell the project upon its completion. The in- terim loans are primarily in those markets where Northern Trust has a strong presence and a thorough knowledge of the local economy. The interim loans, which totaled $406.4 million and $436.1 million as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively, are composed primarily of loans to developers that are highly experi- enced and well known to Northern Trust. Commercial mortgage financing, which totaled $901.1 million and $861.0 million as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively, is provided for the acquis- ition of income producing properties. Cash flows from the properties generally are sufficient to amortize the loan. These loans average less than $500,000 each and are primarily located in the suburban Chicago and Florida markets. At December 31, 2004, legally binding commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit to commercial real estate developers totaled $313.3 million and $37.5 million, respectively. At December 31, 2003, legally binding commitments were $227.5 million and standby letters of credit were $23.6 million. Commercial Aircraft Leases. Through its leasing subsidiary, Norlease, Inc., Northern Trust has entered into leveraged lease transactions involving commercial aircraft totaling $244 million, which are a part of the $1.2 billion lease financing portfolio at December 31, 2004. $142 million of the leveraged leases involve aircraft leases to foreign airlines, where the leases are fully backed by a combination of pledged marketable secu- rities and guarantees from either a domestic “AAA” rated insurance company or a large U.S.-based banking institution. $9 million represents leases to domestic airlines; $72 million to commercial transport companies; and the balance for commuter aircraft leases, which are guaranteed by aircraft manufacturers or by sovereign entities. Foreign Outstandings. As used in this discussion, for- eign outstandings are cross-border outstandings as de- fined by the Securities and Exchange Commission. They consist of loans, acceptances, interest-bearing deposits with financial institutions, accrued interest and other monetary assets. Not included are letters of credit, loan commitments, and foreign office local currency claims on residents funded by local currency liabilities. Foreign outstandings related to a specific country are net of guarantees given by third parties resident outside the country and the value of tangible, liquid collateral held outside transactions with branches of foreign banks are included in these out- standings and are classified according to the country location of the foreign banks’ head office. country. However, the Short-term interbank time deposits with foreign banks represent the largest category of foreign out- standings. The Chicago head office and the London Branch actively participate in the interbank market with U.S. and foreign banks. International commercial lend- ing activities also include import and export financing for U.S.-based clients. Northern Trust places deposits with counterparties that have high internal (Northern Trust) and external credit ratings. These foreign banks are approved and monitored by Northern Trust’s Counterparty Risk Management Committee, which has credit authority for exposure to all foreign banks and employs a review process that results in credit limits. This process includes financial analysis of the foreign banks, use of an internal rating system and consideration of external ratings from rating agencies. Each counterparty is reviewed at least annually. Separate from the entity-specific review proc- ess, the average life to maturity of deposits with foreign banks is deliberately maintained on a short-term basis in order to respond quickly to changing credit conditions. Additionally, the Committee performs a country-risk analysis and imposes limits to country exposure. The following table provides information on foreign out- standings by country that exceed 1.00% of Northern Trust’s assets. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 52 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations foreign outstandings (In Millions) At December 31, 2004 United Kingdom France Belgium Sweden Netherlands Switzerland Canada Ireland Singapore At December 31, 2003 France United Kingdom Germany Netherlands Spain Belgium Ireland Italy At December 31, 2002 United Kingdom France Italy Belgium Netherlands Canada Germany Sweden Ireland Banks $2,032 1,162 1,066 898 815 587 542 533 423 $1,377 1,348 784 595 567 559 415 420 $ 954 949 614 579 520 507 520 471 423 Commercial and Other $207 — — 1 51 12 25 24 39 Total $2,239 1,162 1,066 899 866 599 567 557 462 $ — $1,377 1,365 797 611 567 561 432 420 17 13 16 — 2 17 — $ 39 — — 1 23 22 — 5 21 $ 993 949 614 580 543 529 520 476 444 Countries whose aggregate outstandings totaled between .75% and 1.00% of total assets were as follows: Germany and Australia with aggregate out- standings of $800 million at December 31, 2004, Switzerland, Canada and Singapore with aggregate outstandings of $1.0 billion at December 31, 2003, and Spain and Singapore with aggregate outstandings of $614 million at December 31, 2002. nonperforming assets (In Millions) Nonaccrual Loans Domestic Residential Real Estate Commercial Commercial Real Estate Personal International Total Nonaccrual Loans Other Real Estate Owned Total Nonperforming Assets 90 Day Past Due Loans Still Accruing December 31 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 $ 2.8 29.5 .1 .5 — 32.9 .2 $33.1 $ 9.9 $ 4.5 75.3 .1 .1 — 80.0 .3 $80.3 $21.0 $ 4.8 87.6 .7 .3 — 93.4 1.2 $94.6 $15.2 $ 5.0 99.3 4.3 .1 — 108.7 .8 $109.5 $ 14.5 $ 2.9 71.2 1.8 .4 — 76.3 2.2 $78.5 $30.5 Nonperforming Assets and 90 Day Past Due Loans. Nonperforming assets consist of nonaccrual loans and Other Real Estate Owned (OREO). OREO is comprised of commercial and residential properties acquired in partial or total satisfaction of problem loans. Past due loans are loans that are delinquent 90 days or more and still accruing interest. The level of 90 day past due loans at any reporting period can fluctuate widely based on the timing of cash collections, renegotiations and renewals. Maintaining a low level of nonperforming assets is important to the ongoing success of a financial institution. In addition to the negative impact on both net interest income and credit losses, nonperforming assets also in- crease operating costs due to the expense associated with collection efforts. Northern Trust’s comprehensive credit review and approval process is a critical part of its ability to minimize nonperforming assets on a long-term basis. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 53 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations that The provision for credit losses is the charge to cur- rent earnings is determined by management, through a disciplined credit review process, to be the amount needed to maintain a reserve that is sufficient to absorb credit losses inherent in Northern Trust’s loan and lease portfolios and other credit undertakings. The reserve provides for probable losses that have been identified with specific borrower relationships (specific loss component) and for probable losses that are believed to be inherent in the loan and lease portfolios and other credit undertakings but that have not yet been specifically identified (inherent loss component). The table on the following page shows (1) the specific portion of the re- serve, (2) the allocated portion of the inherent reserve and its components by loan category and (3) the un- allocated portion of the reserve at December 31, 2004 and each of the prior four year-ends. The previous table presents the nonperforming as- sets and past due loans for the current and prior four years. Of the total loan portfolio of $17.9 billion at De- cember 31, 2004, $32.9 million, or .18%, was non- accrual, compared with $80.0 million, or .45%, at December 31, 2003. The $47.1 million decrease primar- ily reflects the sales, totaling $40.5 million, of two com- mercial represented Northern Trust’s remaining exposure to companies with asbestos-related claims and net loan repayments on other nonaccrual loans during the year. loans that Included in the portfolio of nonaccrual loans are those loans that meet the criteria of being “impaired.” A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that a creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. As of December 31, 2004, impaired loans, all of which have been classified as non- accrual, totaled $30.3 million, net of $7.3 million in charge-offs. These loans had $24.0 million of the reserve for credit losses allocated to them. Provision and Reserve for Credit Losses. Changes in the reserve for credit losses were as follows: (In Millions) Balance at Beginning of Year Charge-Offs Recoveries Net Charge-Offs Provision for Credit Losses 2004 2003 2002 $157.2 (7.3) 4.4 (2.9) (15.0) $168.5 (22.3) 8.5 (13.8) 2.5 $161.6 (36.6) 6.0 (30.6) 37.5 Balance at End of Year $139.3 $157.2 $168.5 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 54 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations allocation of the reserve for c redit l osses ($ In Millions) Specific Reserve Allocated Inherent Reserve Residential Real Estate Commercial Commercial Real Estate Personal Other Lease Financing International Total Allocated Inherent Reserve Unallocated Inherent Reserve Total Reserve for Credit Losses Reserve Assigned to: Loans and Leases Unfunded Commitments and Standby Letters of Credit Total Reserve for Credit Losses Reserve Amount $ 24.0 11.6 49.9 17.1 5.5 — 4.5 1.6 $ 90.2 25.1 $139.3 $130.7 8.6 $139.3 2004 2003 December 31 2002 2001 2000 Percent of Loans to Total Loans Reserve Amount Percent of Loans to Total Loans Reserve Amount Percent of Loans to Total Loans Reserve Amount Percent of Loans to Total Loans Reserve Amount Percent of Loans to Total Loans —% $ 37.0 —% $ 25.0 —% $ 21.1 —% $ 24.3 —% 45 18 7 16 4 7 3 11.9 60.9 16.8 5.2 — 4.3 1.6 45 19 7 15 4 7 3 11.5 85.2 15.5 5.0 — 4.8 1.4 43 22 7 14 5 7 2 9.7 81.7 14.8 3.8 — 3.0 5.0 41 27 6 12 4 7 3 9.6 79.1 13.2 4.3 — 2.9 3.4 100% $100.7 100% $123.4 100% $118.0 100% $112.5 — 19.5 — 20.1 — 22.5 — 26.1 100% $157.2 100% $168.5 100% $161.6 100% $162.9 38 27 5 13 6 6 5 100% — 100% $149.2 8.0 $157.2 $161.1 7.4 $168.5 $154.3 7.3 $161.6 $152.6 10.3 $162.9 Specific Component of the Reserve. The specific component of the reserve is determined on a loan-by- loan basis as part of the regular review of impaired loans and potential charge-offs. The specific reserve is based on a loan’s current book value compared with the present value of its projected future cash flows, collateral value or market value, as is relevant for the particular loan. At December 31, 2004, the specific reserve compo- nent amounted to $24.0 million compared with $37.0 million at the end of 2003. The $13.0 million decrease was due primarily to the elimination of reserves for two nonperforming loans which were sold, principal repay- ments, and charge-offs that had been reserved for in prior periods. Offsetting these decreases in part were additional reserves required on certain commercial loans that were reclassified as nonperforming. The increase in the specific loss component of the reserve in the prior year from $25.0 million in 2002 to $37.0 million in 2003 was due primarily to additional reserves required on commercial loans reclassified as nonperforming and further deterioration in the credit quality of certain impaired loans, offset in part by principal repayments and charge-offs of previously re- served for loans. Allocated Inherent Component of the Reserve. The allocated portion of the inherent reserve is based on management’s review of historical charge-off experience as well as its judgment regarding the performance of loans in each credit rating category over a period of time that management determines is adequate to reflect longer-term economic trends. One building block in reaching the appropriate allocated inherent reserve is an analysis of loans by credit rating categories. Credit rat- ings are determined by members of the Credit Policy function, which is independent of business unit management, at the time each loan is approved. These credit ratings are then subject to periodic reviews by Credit Policy. Credit ratings range from “1” for the strongest credits to “9” for the weakest credits; a “9” rated loan would normally represent a complete loss. Several factors are considered by management in determining the level of the allocated inherent compo- nent of the reserve. One of the factors is the historical loss ratio for each credit rating category over the prior five years. The historical loss ratios are evaluated by management and adjusted based on current facts and circumstances. The historical loss factors on higher-risk loans, those rated “5” through “8”, are also refined by considering the current economic environment and regulatory guidelines in order to provide a more con- sistent and reliable method for taking account of credit trends in measuring loss exposure. Management also maintains a reserve for the commercial, commercial real estate and international segments of the portfolio that have credit ratings from “1” through “4”, in order to measure the loss estimated to be inherent in these riskier segments. Because of the higher degree of uncertainty in these portfolios and Northern Trust’s historical experience, which includes significant losses related to a small number of loans over brief periods of time, management believes it appro- ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 55 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations priate to maintain a reserve higher than recent charge- off experience would suggest. This is intended to prevent an understatement of reserves based upon over-reliance on more favorable economic conditions included in the historic look-back period. The allocated inherent component of the reserve also covers the credit exposure associated with undrawn loan commitments and standby letters of credit. To de- termine the exposure on these instruments, manage- ment uses conversion rates used in risk-based capital calculations to determine the balance sheet equivalent amount and assigns a loss factor based on the method- ology utilized for outstanding loans. The allocated portion of the inherent reserve de- creased $10.5 million to $90.2 million at December 31, 2004 compared with $100.7 million at December 31, 2003. The decrease in this component of the reserve is due primarily to the net reduction in the outstanding balance of lower-rated loans reflecting the receipt of principal repayments during a period of limited growth in commercial loan volumes. In 2003, the allocated portion of the inherent reserve decreased $22.7 million from $123.4 million at De- cember 31, 2002. The decrease during 2003 primarily reflected the overall improvement in credit quality expe- rienced during 2003 as evidenced by the reduction in the outstanding balance of the highest risk rated loans. Unallocated Inherent Component of the Reserve. The unallocated portion of the inherent loss reserve is based on management’s review of other factors affecting the determination of probable inherent losses, primarily in the commercial portfolio, which are not necessarily captured by the application of historical loss ratios. This portion of the reserve analysis involves the exercise of judgment and reflects considerations such as manage- ment’s view that the reserve should have a margin that recognizes the imprecision inherent in the process of estimating expected credit losses. Although credit quality and business conditions have shown signs of improvement, there continues to be uncertainty with regard to the breadth of the economic recovery, the impact of high oil prices and increases in interest rates from historically low levels. Based on man- agement’s current evaluation of these and other qual- itative factors impacting asset quality, the unallocated portion of the reserve at year-end was $25.1 million compared with $19.5 million last year. Other Factors. The total amount of the two highest risk loan groupings, those rated “7” and “8” (based on Northern Trust’s internal rating scale, which closely parallels that of the banking regulators), decreased $103 million to $110 million, of which $30.3 million was clas- sified as impaired. This compares with $213 million last year-end when $78.7 million was classified as impaired. The decrease in 2004 primarily reflects the receipt of principal repayments, the sale of two nonperforming loans, and the migration of certain higher risk rated loans, which require higher reserves, to lower risk credit ratings as a result of improving credit quality. There were no “9” rated loans reported at any time during the periods because loans are charged-off when they are so rated. At December 31, 2004, these highest risk loans represented .6% of outstanding loans. Overall Reserve. In establishing the overall reserve the loan level, management considers that 45% of portfolio consists of lower risk residential mortgage loans. The evaluation of the factors above resulted in a reserve for credit losses of $139.3 million at December 31, 2004 compared with $157.2 million at the end of 2003. The reserve of $130.7 million assigned to loans and leases, as a percentage of total loans and leases was .73% at December 31, 2004, compared with .84% at December 31, 2003. The decrease in the reserve level re- flects the overall improvement in credit quality within Northern Trust’s commercial loan portfolio. Reserves assigned to unfunded loan commitments and standby letters of credits totaled $8.6 million at December 31, 2004, compared with $8.0 million at December 31, 2003. Provision. The provision for credit losses was a negative $15.0 million for the year, resulting primarily from the elimination of reserves for two nonperforming loans which were sold and the overall continued im- provement in the credit quality of the loan portfolio. Net charge-offs totaled $2.9 million in 2004. This compares with a provision for credit losses of $2.5 million and net charge-offs of $13.8 million in 2003. The reduced level of provision in 2003 as compared to the $37.5 million provision in 2002 was due to the improved credit quality of the loan portfolio and the increased provisions required in 2002 as a result of the 2002 industry-wide Shared National Credit review con- ducted by the banking regulators and charge-offs for a leveraged lease transaction involving United Airlines and the remaining unsecured Enron Corp. exposure. MARKET RISK MANAGEMENT Overview. The Board of Directors has overall responsi- bility for Northern Trust’s interest rate and foreign ex- change risk management policies. To ensure adherence to these policies, the Corporate Asset and Liability Policy Committee (ALCO) establishes and monitors guidelines to control the sensitivity of earnings to changes in inter- est rates. The guidelines apply to both on- and off- ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 56 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations balance sheet positions. ALCO also establishes and mon- itors limits for foreign exchange risk. The goal of the ALCO process is to maximize earnings while maintain- ing a high quality balance sheet and carefully controlling interest rate and foreign exchange risk. Asset/Liability Management. Asset/liability manage- ment activities include lending, accepting and placing deposits, investing in securities, issuing debt, and hedg- ing interest rate risk with off-balance sheet instruments. The primary market risk associated with asset/liability management activities is interest rate risk. Sensitivity of earnings to interest rate changes arises when yields on assets change in a different time period or in a different amount from that of interest costs on liabilities. To mitigate interest rate risk, the structure of the balance sheet is managed so that movements of interest rates on assets and liabilities (adjusted for off-balance sheet hedges) are highly correlated which allows Northern Trust’s interest-bearing assets and liabilities to contrib- ute to earnings even in periods of volatile interest rates. Northern Trust utilizes the following measurement techniques in the management of interest rate risk: simulation of earnings; simulation of the economic value of equity; and gap analysis. These three techniques are complementary and are used in concert to provide a comprehensive interest rate risk management capability. Simulation of earnings is the primary tool used to measure the sensitivity of earnings to interest rate changes. Using computer-modeling techniques, North- ern Trust is able to measure the potential impact of dif- ferent interest rate assumptions on pre-tax earnings. All on-balance sheet positions, as well as derivative financial instruments (principally interest rate swaps) that are used to manage interest rate risk, are included in the model simulation. Northern Trust used model simulations to measure its earnings sensitivity relative to management’s most likely interest rate scenarios as of December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003. Similar to the prior year simulation, the 2005 interest rate scenario assumes a relatively stable interest rate environment during the first half of the year, with moderately rising interest rates for the re- mainder of the year. The interest sensitivity was tested by running alternative scenarios above and below the most likely interest rate outcome. The following table shows the effect on 2004 and 2005 pre-tax earnings of 100 and 200 basis point upward and downward movements in interest rates relative to management’s interest rate as- sumptions. Each of the movements in interest rates was assumed to have occurred gradually over a one-year period. The 100 basis point increase, for example, con- sisted of twelve consecutive monthly increases of 8.3 ba- sis points. The following assumptions were also in- corporated into the model simulations: (cid:127) the balance sheet size was assumed to remain con- stant over the one-year simulation horizon; (cid:127) maturing assets and liabilities were replaced on the (cid:127) (cid:127) balance sheet with the same terms; prepayments on mortgage loans were projected under each rate scenario using a mortgage analytics system that incorporated market prepayment as- sumptions; and changes in the spreads between retail deposit rates and asset yields were estimated based on historical patterns and current competitive trends. i n t e r e s t r a t e r i s k s i m u l a t i o n of pre-tax i ncome as of d e c e m b e r 3 1 , 2 0 0 4 a n d 2 0 0 3 Estimated Impact On 2005 Pre-Tax Income Increase/ (Decrease) 2004 Pre-Tax Income Increase/ (Decrease) $(1.4) (3.1) $ (5.6) (12.7) (In Millions) Increase in Interest Rates Above Management’s Interest Rate Forecast 100 Basis Points 200 Basis Points Decrease in Interest Rates Below Management’s Interest Rate Forecast 100 Basis Points 200 Basis Points $ 3.8 * *With the targeted federal funds rate at year-end 2003 at 1.00%, a sce- nario of decreasing interest rates by 200 basis points was not considered reasonable and therefore not presented. $ 1.0 (1.6) The simulations of earnings do not incorporate any management actions that might moderate the negative consequences of actual interest rate deviations. For that reason and others, they do not reflect likely actual results but serve as conservative estimates of interest rate risk. A second technique used to measure interest rate risk is simulation of the economic value of equity, which provides estimates of the potential future impact on equity of various changes in interest rates. The potential effect of interest rate changes on equity is derived from the impact of such changes on the market values of as- sets, instruments. Northern Trust limits aggregate market risk, as meas- ured in this fashion, to an acceptable level within the context of risk-return trade-offs. and off-balance liabilities sheet The third technique that is used to measure interest rate risk is gap analysis. The calculation of the interest ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 57 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations sensitivity gap measures the timing mismatches between assets and liabilities. This interest sensitivity gap is de- termined by subtracting the amount of liabilities from the volume of assets that reprice in a particular time interval. A liability sensitive position results when more liabilities than assets reprice or mature within a given period. Under this scenario, as interest rates decline, in- creased net interest revenue will be generated. Con- versely, an asset sensitive position results when more assets than liabilities reprice within a given period; in this instance, net interest revenue would benefit from an increasing interest rate environment. The economic impact of a liability or asset sensitive position depends on the magnitude of actual changes in interest rates relative to the current expectations of market price participants. A variety of actions are used to implement risk man- agement strategies including: purchases of securities; (cid:127) sales of securities that are classified as available for (cid:127) sale; sales of held for sale residential real estate loans; issuance of senior notes and subordinated notes; collateralized borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank; placing and taking Eurodollar time deposits; and hedging with various types of derivative financial instruments. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Northern Trust strives to use the most effective in- struments for implementing its interest risk management strategies, considering the costs, liquidity, collateral and capital requirements of the various alternatives. Foreign Exchange Trading. Foreign exchange trading activities consist principally of providing foreign ex- change services to clients. Most of these services are provided in connection with Northern Trust’s growing global custody business. However, in the normal course of business Northern Trust also engages in proprietary trading of foreign currencies. The primary market risk associated with these activities is foreign exchange risk. Foreign currency positions exist when aggregate obli- gations to purchase and sell a currency other than the U.S. dollar do not offset each other, or offset each other in different time periods and also include holdings of foreign denominated non-trading assets and liabilities that are not converted to U.S. dollars through the use of hedge contracts. Northern Trust mitigates the risk re- lated to its foreign currency positions by establishing limits on the amounts and durations of its positions. The limits on overnight inventory positions are generally lower than the limits established for intra-day trading activity. All overnight positions are monitored by a risk management function, which is separate from the trad- ing function, to ensure that the limits are not exceeded. Although position limits are important in controlling foreign exchange risk, they are not a substitute for the experience or judgment of Northern Trust’s senior management and its foreign currency traders, who have extensive knowledge of the foreign currency markets. Foreign currency positions and strategies are adjusted as needed in response to changing market conditions. As part of its risk management activities, Northern Trust regularly measures the risk of loss associated with foreign currency positions using a value at risk model. This statistical model provides an estimate, based on a 95% confidence level, of the potential loss in earnings that may be incurred if an adverse one-day shift in for- eign currency exchange rates were to occur. The model, which is based on a variance/co-variance methodology, incorporates historical currency price data and historical correlations in price movement among the currencies. All foreign denominated non-trading assets and liabilities that were not converted to U.S. dollars through the use of hedge contracts, are included in the model. foreign currency positions, including Northern Trust’s value at risk based on foreign cur- rency positions totaled $134 thousand and $49 thousand as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Value at risk totals representing the average, high and low for 2004 were $221 thousand, $466 thousand and $104 thousand, respectively, with the average, high and low for 2003 being $188 thousand, $385 thousand and $49 thousand, respectively. These totals indicate the degree of risk inherent in foreign currency positions as of year- end and during the year; however, it is not a prediction of an expected gain or loss. Actual future gains and losses will vary depending on market conditions and the size and duration of future foreign currency positions. Other Trading Activities. Market risk associated with other trading activities is negligible. Northern Trust is a party to various derivative financial instruments, most of which consist of interest rate swaps entered into to meet clients’ interest risk management needs. When Northern Trust enters into such swaps, its policy is to mitigate the resulting interest rate risk with an offsetting swap or with futures contracts. Northern Trust carries in its trad- ing portfolio a small inventory of securities that are held for sale to its clients. The interest rate risk associated with these securities is insignificant. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 58 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations OPERATIONAL AND FIDUCIARY RISK MANAGEMENT In providing banking and trust services, Northern Trust, in addition to safekeeping and managing trust and corporate assets, processes cash and securities trans- actions which expose Northern Trust to operational and fiduciary risk. Controls over such processing activities are closely monitored to safeguard the assets of North- ern Trust and its clients. However, from time to time Northern Trust has incurred losses related to these risks and there can be no assurance that such losses will not occur in the future. Operational risk is the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and sys- tems or from external events. This risk is mitigated through a system of internal controls that are designed to keep operating risk at levels appropriate to Northern Trust’s corporate standards in view of the risks inherent in the markets in which Northern Trust operates. The system of internal controls includes policies and proce- dures that require the proper authorization, approval, documentation and monitoring of transactions. Each business unit is responsible for complying with corpo- rate policies and external regulations applicable to the unit, and is responsible for establishing specific proce- dures to do so. Northern Trust’s internal auditors mon- itor the overall effectiveness of the system of internal controls on an ongoing basis. Fiduciary risk is the risk of loss that may occur as a result of breaching a fiduciary duty to a client. To limit this risk, the Trust Investment Committee establishes corporate policies and procedures to reduce the risk that obligations to clients would not be discharged faithfully or in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. These policies and procedures provide guidance and establish standards related to the creation, sale, and management of investment products, trade execution, and counterparty selection. Business units have the primary responsibility for adhering to the policies and procedures applicable to their businesses. FACTORS AFFECTING FUTURE RESULTS This annual report contains statements that may be con- sidered forward-looking, such as the statements relating to Northern Trust’s financial goals, dividend policy, ex- pansion and business development plans, anticipated expense levels and projected profit improvements, busi- ness prospects and positioning with respect to market and pricing trends, strategic initiatives, re-engineering and outsourcing activities, new business results and out- look, changes in securities market prices, credit quality “would,” “believe,” or phrases, including reserve levels, planned capital expenditures and technology spending, and the effects of any extraordinary events and various other matters (including develop- ments in litigation and regulation involving Northern Trust and changes in accounting policies, standards and interpretations) on Northern Trust’s business and results. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by “expect,” such as words “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “may increase,” “may fluctuate,” “plan,” “goal,” “strategy,” and similar ex- pressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” and “could.” Forward-looking “should,” statements are Northern Trust’s current estimates or expectations of future events or future results. Actual results could differ materially from the results indicated by these statements because the realization of those re- sults is subject to many risks and uncertainties including: The future health of the U.S. and international (cid:127) economies and other economic factors (such as the pace of inflation/deflation and consumer confidence in the securities markets) that affect wealth creation, investment and savings patterns and Northern Trust’s interest rate risk and credit risk exposure; Changes in U.S. and worldwide securities markets with respect to the market values of financial assets, the stability of particular securities markets and the level of volatility in certain markets such as foreign exchange; Changes in foreign currency exchange rates that, as Northern Trust’s business grows globally, and to the extent that they are not fully hedged, may impact Northern Trust’s level of revenue and expense and net income and the value of its investments in non- U.S. operations, in each case as expressed in U.S. dollars; (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) U.S. and international economic factors that may impact Northern Trust’s interest rate risk, including the level of or change in interest rates, and credit risk exposure; (cid:127) Northern Trust’s success in integrating recent, pend- ing, and future acquisitions, strategic alliances and preferred provider arrangements and using the ac- quired businesses, completed alliances and preferred provider arrangements to execute its business strategy; Factors or conditions that may affect Northern Trust’s liquidity management objectives, including a decline in the confidence of potential debt and/or equity securities purchasers in the funds markets generally or in Northern Trust in particular or a change in Northern Trust’s credit ratings; (cid:127) ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 59 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) The effect of geopolitical risks on the U.S. and inter- national economies and securities markets as well as the effects of any extraordinary events (such as terrorist events, war and the U.S. government’s re- sponse to those events), contagious disease out- breaks or epidemics (such as a SARS outbreak) or natural disasters; Changes in the level of cross-border investing by cli- ents resulting from changing economic factors, political conditions or currency markets; Regulatory, monetary and banking developments and changes in accounting requirements or inter- pretations in the U.S. and other countries where Northern Trust has significant business; The interpretation and implementation by U.S. and other regulators of the New Basel Capital Accord developed by the Basel Committee on Banking Su- pervision and its effect of the minimum regulatory capital requirements of the Corporation and its subsidiaries; Success in obtaining regulatory approvals when required; Changes in the nature of Northern Trust’s competi- tion, including changes resulting from industry con- solidation and the regulatory environment, and changes in particular markets, as well as actions taken by particular competitors; Expansion or contraction of Northern Trust’s prod- ucts, services, and targeted markets in response to strategic opportunities and changes in the nature of Northern Trust’s competition; Changes in the level of investment or reinvestment in Northern Trust’s products, services, and targeted markets, and the pricing of those products and services; (cid:127) Northern Trust’s success in maintaining existing business and continuing to generate new business in its existing markets, as well as its success in identify- ing and penetrating targeted markets, through ac- quisition, and generating a profit in those markets in a reasonable time; alliance or otherwise, strategic (cid:127) Northern Trust’s ability to continue to generate strong investment results for clients and continue to develop its array of investment products, internally or through acquisition, in a manner that meets cli- ent needs; (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Northern Trust’s ability to continue to fund and accomplish technological innovation, improve in- ternal processes and controls, address operating and technology risks (including material systems inter- ruptions, human errors or omissions, fraud, and breaches of internal controls), and attract and retain capable staff in order to address operating and tech- nology challenges and increasing volume and com- plexity in many of its businesses; The success of Northern Trust’s strategic initiatives and its re-engineering and outsourcing activities; The impact of divestiture or discontinuance of por- tions of Northern Trust’s businesses; The ability of each of Northern Trust’s principal businesses to maintain a product mix that achieves acceptable margins; Changes in tax laws or other legislation in the U.S. or other countries (including pension reform legis- lation) that could affect Northern Trust or clients of its personal and institutional asset administration businesses; and Risks and uncertainties inherent in the regulatory and litigation process (including risks associated with pending and threatened legal actions and pro- ceedings and the potential effects of adverse publi- city arising from the failure or perceived failure to comply with legal and regulatory requirements) that are evaluated within the context of current judicial decisions and legislative and regulatory inter- pretations, and with respect to which a trier of fact, either a judge or jury, could decide a case contrary to Northern Trust’s evaluation of the relevant facts or law, and a court or regulatory agency could act to change or modify existing law on a particular issue. Some of these risks and uncertainties that may affect future results are discussed in more detail in the sections of “Item 1—Business” of the 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K Policies,” “Competition” and “Regulation and Supervision.” All forward-looking statements included in this annual re- port are based upon information presently available, and Northern Trust assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. “Government captioned (cid:127) ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 60 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION management’s report on internal control over financial reporting Management of Northern Trust Corporation and its subsidiaries (Northern Trust) is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. This internal control contains monitoring mechanisms, and actions are taken to correct deficiencies identified. Management assessed Northern Trust’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004. This assessment was based on criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting described in “Internal Control— Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management believes that, as of December 31, 2004, Northern Trust maintained effective internal control over financial reporting, including maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of Northern Trust, and policies and procedures that provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and that receipts and expenditures of Northern Trust are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of Northern Trust. Additionally, KPMG LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audited Northern Trust’s consolidated financial statements as of, and for the year ended, December 31, 2004, included in this Annual Report, has issued an attestation report (included herein on page 62) on management’s assessment of Northern Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 61 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION report of independent registered public accounting firm TO THE STOCKHOLDERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION: We have audited management’s assessment, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Controls over Financial Reporting, that Northern Trust Corporation and its subsidiaries (Northern Trust) maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, based on criteria established in “Internal Control— Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Northern Trust management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on management’s assessment and an opinion on the effectiveness of the Northern Trust’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating management’s assessment, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. In our opinion, management’s assessment that Northern Trust maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on criteria established in “Internal Control—Integrated Framework” issued by COSO. Also, in our opinion, Northern Trust maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, based on criteria established in “Internal Control—Integrated Framework” issued by COSO. We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Northern Trust Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2004, and our report dated February 14, 2005 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. chicago, illinois february 14, 2005 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 62 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION consolidated balance sheet ($ In Millions Except Share Information) Assets Cash and Due from Banks Federal Funds Sold and Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell (Note 6) Time Deposits with Banks Other Interest-Bearing Securities (Notes 5 and 27) Available for Sale Held to Maturity (Fair value–$1,156.6 in 2004 and $1,081.6 in 2003) Trading Account Total Securities Loans and Leases (Notes 7 and 27) Commercial and Other Residential Mortgages December 31 2004 2003 $ 2,052.5 1,339.9 11,793.2 34.4 $ 1,595.9 754.6 8,767.7 42.8 7,918.9 1,120.2 2.6 9,041.7 9,847.4 8,095.3 8,422.4 1,041.5 7.4 9,471.3 9,838.5 7,975.3 Total Loans and Leases (Net of unearned income–$487.5 in 2004 and $435.7 in 2003) 17,942.7 17,813.8 Reserve for Credit Losses Assigned to Loans and Leases (Note 8) Buildings and Equipment (Notes 9 and 10) Customers’ Acceptance Liability Trust Security Settlement Receivables Other Assets (Notes 11 and 29) Total Assets Liabilities Deposits Demand and Other Noninterest-Bearing Savings and Money Market Savings Certificates Other Time Foreign Offices–Demand –Time Total Deposits Federal Funds Purchased Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase (Note 6) Commercial Paper Other Borrowings Senior Notes (Note 12) Long-Term Debt (Note 12) Floating Rate Capital Debt (Note 13) Liability on Acceptances Other Liabilities (Notes 8 and 29) Total Liabilities Stockholders’ Equity Common Stock, $1.66 2⁄ 3 Par Value; Authorized 560,000,000 shares in 2004 and 2003; Outstanding 219,067,733 shares in 2004 and 220,118,476 shares in 2003 (Notes 14 and 16) Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Note 15) Common Stock Issuable–Stock Incentive Plans (Note 22) Deferred Compensation Treasury Stock (at cost–8,853,791 shares in 2004 and 7,803,048 shares in 2003 ) Total Stockholders’ Equity Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements on pages 67–99. (130.7) 465.1 2.0 148.9 2,587.0 (149.2) 498.3 11.2 170.6 2,473.2 $45,276.7 $41,450.2 $ 5,472.8 7,950.6 1,494.0 370.7 904.2 14,865.3 31,057.6 1,018.3 2,847.9 145.4 3,177.0 200.0 863.6 276.3 2.0 2,393.0 41,981.1 $ 5,084.1 7,102.6 1,524.5 273.6 683.2 11,602.0 26,270.0 2,629.4 1,827.8 142.3 3,677.0 350.0 864.7 276.2 11.2 2,346.3 38,394.9 379.8 3,300.6 (14.7) 63.0 (25.0) (408.1) 3,295.6 379.8 2,990.7 (8.9) 88.6 (26.4) (368.5) 3,055.3 $45,276.7 $41,450.2 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 63 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION consolidated statement of income ($ In Millions Except Per Share Information) Noninterest Income Trust Fees Foreign Exchange Trading Profits Treasury Management Fees Security Commissions and Trading Income Other Operating Income (Note 18) Investment Security Gains, net (Note 5) Total Noninterest Income Net Interest Income (Note 17) Interest Income Interest Expense Net Interest Income Provision for Credit Losses (Note 8) Net Interest Income after Provision for Credit Losses Noninterest Expenses Compensation (Notes 22 and 23) Employee Benefits (Note 21) Occupancy Expense (Notes 9 and 10) Equipment Expense (Notes 9 and 10) Other Operating Expenses (Note 18) Total Noninterest Expenses Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes Provision for Income Taxes (Note 20) Income from Continuing Operations Discontinued Operations (Note 3) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations of NTRC Loss on Disposal of NTRC Income Tax Benefit (Expense) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Net Income Net Income Applicable to Common Stock Per Common Share (Note 16) Income from Continuing Operations–Basic –Diluted Net Income–Basic –Diluted Cash Dividends Declared For the Year Ended December 31 2004 2003 2002 $1,330.3 158.0 88.1 50.5 83.8 .2 1,710.9 1,118.2 557.1 561.1 (15.0) 576.1 661.7 161.5 121.5 84.7 503.1 $1,189.1 109.6 95.6 54.8 93.1 — 1,542.2 1,055.7 507.5 548.2 2.5 545.7 652.1 133.1 132.7 88.2 450.7 $1,161.0 106.4 96.3 42.9 57.8 .3 1,464.7 1,238.3 636.5 601.8 37.5 564.3 629.6 125.5 101.8 85.0 418.1 1,532.5 1,456.8 1,360.0 754.5 249.7 504.8 1.4 — (.6) .8 $ 505.6 $ 505.6 $ $ 2.30 2.26 2.30 2.27 .78 631.1 207.8 423.3 (10.0) (20.2) 11.7 (18.5) $ 404.8 $ 404.1 $ $ 1.92 1.89 1.84 1.80 .70 669.0 221.9 447.1 — — — — $ 447.1 $ 444.9 $ $ 2.02 1.97 2.02 1.97 .68 Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding–Basic –Diluted 219,492,478 223,135,699 220,203,094 224,067,844 220,552,132 225,834,377 consolidated statement of comprehensive income (In Millions) Net Income Other Comprehensive Income (net of tax and reclassifications) Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedge Designations Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Minimum Pension Liability Adjustment Other Comprehensive Income (Note 15) Comprehensive Income See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements on pages 67–99. For the Year Ended December 31 2004 2003 2002 $ 505.6 $ 404.8 $ 447.1 (3.4) .2 (.9) (1.7) (5.8) (3.0) (5.5) .5 (8.0) (16.0) 5.8 4.3 (.2) (.4) 9.5 $ 499.8 $ 388.8 $ 456.6 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 64 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION consolidated statement of changes in stockholders’ equity (In Millions) Preferred Stock Balance at January 1 Series C Redeemed Series D Redeemed Balance at December 31 Common Stock Balance at January 1 Balance at December 31 Retained Earnings Balance at January 1 Net Income Dividends Declared–Common Stock Dividends Declared–Preferred Stock Stock Issued–Incentive Plan and Awards Balance at December 31 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Balance at January 1 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at December 31 Common Stock Issuable–Stock Incentive Plans Balance at January 1 Stock Issuable, net of Stock Issued Balance at December 31 Deferred Compensation Balance at January 1 Compensation Deferred Compensation Amortized Balance at December 31 Treasury Stock Balance at January 1 Stock Options and Awards Stock Purchased Balance at December 31 For the Year Ended December 31 2004 2003 2002 $ — $ 120.0 (60.0) (60.0) — — $ 120.0 — — — — 120.0 379.8 379.8 379.8 379.8 379.8 379.8 2,990.7 505.6 (171.2) — (24.5) 2,775.3 404.8 (154.2) (.6) (34.6) 2,520.1 447.1 (150.4) (2.2) (39.3) 3,300.6 2,990.7 2,775.3 (8.9) (5.8) (14.7) 88.6 (25.6) 63.0 (26.4) (11.5) 12.9 (25.0) (368.5) 111.0 (150.6) (408.1) 7.1 (16.0) (8.9) 118.2 (29.6) 88.6 (40.2) (5.3) 19.1 (26.4) (360.4) 104.9 (113.0) (368.5) (2.4) 9.5 7.1 147.6 (29.4) 118.2 (58.1) (6.6) 24.5 (40.2) (333.5) 115.7 (142.6) (360.4) Total Stockholders’ Equity at December 31 $3,295.6 $3,055.3 $2,999.8 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements on pages 67–99. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 65 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION consolidated statement of cash flows (In Millions) Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net Income Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: Provision for Credit Losses Depreciation on Buildings and Equipment (Increase) Decrease in Receivables Increase (Decrease) in Interest Payable Amortization and Accretion of Securities and Unearned Income Severance Liability Relating to Staff Reductions, net (Note 19) Reduction in Office Space Leased and Owned, net (Note 19) Loss on Sale of NTRC Assets (Note 3) Gain on Sale of Higgins Road Branch Assets (Note 18) Amortization and Retirement of Computer Software (Note 19) Amortization of Intangibles Deferred Income Tax Net Decrease in Trading Account Securities Other Operating Activities, net Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Net (Increase) Decrease in Federal Funds Sold and Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell Net Increase in Time Deposits with Banks Net (Increase) Decrease in Other Interest-Bearing Assets Purchases of Securities–Held to Maturity Proceeds from Maturity and Redemption of Securities–Held to Maturity Purchases of Securities–Available for Sale Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Redemption of Securities–Available for Sale Net (Increase) Decrease in Loans and Leases Purchases of Buildings and Equipment, net Purchases and Development of Computer Software Net (Increase) Decrease in Trust Security Settlement Receivables Decrease in Cash Due to Acquisitions Proceeds from Sale of Subsidiary and Branch Assets Other Investing Activities, net For the Year Ended December 31 2004 2003 2002 $ 505.6 $ 404.8 $ 447.1 (15.0) 82.6 11.0 1.5 (113.4) (6.4) (3.4) — — 84.0 9.8 96.5 4.8 (3.6) 654.0 2.5 82.2 (76.7) (9.0) (113.0) 7.7 17.7 20.2 (17.8) 93.7 10.4 87.9 .3 (92.2) 418.7 37.5 81.0 (25.4) (5.1) (135.7) — — — — 71.2 6.6 93.7 11.2 72.5 654.6 (585.3) (3,025.5) 8.4 (161.1) 86.5 (16,442.2) 16,804.7 (82.9) (49.3) (83.8) 21.7 (4.2) — 30.9 210.2 (499.5) 56.5 (215.4) 70.8 (20,287.0) 17,795.1 283.3 (81.9) (98.4) 437.9 (133.3) 35.4 (60.7) 2,600.3 (1,312.3) (74.3) (281.4) 54.3 (28,930.2) 28,965.3 (64.5) (110.4) (116.6) (37.1) — — (24.6) Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities (3,482.1) (2,487.0) 668.5 Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Net Increase in Deposits Net Increase (Decrease) in Federal Funds Purchased Net Increase in Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase Net Increase (Decrease) in Commercial Paper Net Decrease in Short-Term Other Borrowings Proceeds from Term Federal Funds Purchased Repayments of Term Federal Funds Purchased Proceeds from Senior Notes & Long-Term Debt Repayments of Senior Notes & Long-Term Debt Treasury Stock Purchased Net Proceeds from Stock Options Cash Dividends Paid on Common Stock Cash Dividends Paid on Preferred Stock Redemption of Preferred Stock Other Financing Activities, net Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Due from Banks Cash and Due from Banks at Beginning of Year Cash and Due from Banks at End of Year Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information: Interest Paid Income Taxes Paid See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements on pages 67–99. 4,787.6 (1,611.1) 1,020.1 3.1 (496.4) 693.6 (697.2) — (151.1) (147.6) 35.4 (167.0) — — 15.3 3,284.7 456.6 1,595.9 207.9 956.9 263.8 (1.3) (55.6) 3,817.9 (3,826.3) 300.0 (301.1) (109.9) 25.4 (149.9) (.8) (120.0) (15.0) 992.0 (1,076.3) 2,672.2 1,042.8 857.0 156.6 5.9 (2,788.2) 4,293.0 (4,605.0) — (1.0) (139.4) 19.8 (150.5) (2.3) — 68.1 (1,243.2) 79.9 2,592.3 $ 2,052.5 $ 1,595.9 $ 2,672.2 $ 555.7 165.0 $ 516.6 91.6 $ 641.6 75.4 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 66 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements 1. Accounting Policies—The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with ac- counting principles generally accepted in the United States and reporting practices prescribed for the banking industry. A description of the significant accounting policies follows: A. Basis of Presentation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Northern Trust Cor- poration (Corporation) and its wholly-owned sub- sidiary, The Northern Trust Company (Bank), and their wholly-owned subsidiaries. Throughout the notes, the term “Northern Trust” refers to the Corporation and its subsidiaries. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The consolidated statement of income includes results of acquired sub- sidiaries from the dates of acquisition. As a result of the disposition of Northern Trust Retirement Consulting, L.L.C. (NTRC) in June 2003, its operating results for all periods presented have been reclassified and shown as discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of income. B. Nature of Operations. The Corporation is a financial holding company under the Gramm-Leach- Bliley Act. The principal subsidiary of the Corporation is the Chicago-based Bank. The Corporation also owns four national bank subsidiaries, a federal savings bank subsidiary, trust companies in Connecticut and New York and various other nonbank subsidiaries, including an investment management company owned through the Bank, a securities brokerage firm and an institutional investment management company. The Bank has offices in the Chicago area, an office and operations in London and various subsidiaries, including an investment man- agement company, a leasing company, a Canadian trust company, a New York Edge Act company, a UK in- corporated bank subsidiary, and a Dublin-based fund administration company. Northern Trust generates the majority of its rev- enues from its two primary business units: Corporate and Institutional Services (C&IS) and Personal Financial Services (PFS). Investment management services and products are provided to C&IS and PFS through a third business unit, Northern Trust Global Investments (NTGI). Operating and systems support for these busi- ness units are provided by a fourth business unit, Worldwide Operations and Technology (WWOT). The C&IS business unit provides asset admin- istration, asset management and related services world- wide to corporate and public entity retirement funds, foundation and endowment clients, fund managers, in- surance companies and government funds; a full range including treasury of commercial banking services, management, to large domestic corporations and finan- cial institutions (domestic and international); and for- eign exchange services for global custody clients and Northern Trust’s own account. The PFS business unit provides personal trust, cus- tody and investment management services, individual retirement accounts, guardianship and estate admin- istration, qualified retirement plans, banking (including private banking), personal lending, and residential real estate mortgage lending, and also provides commercial banking services to small/mid-sized businesses. These services are delivered through the Bank in Illinois and a network of national and federal savings bank subsidiaries. C. Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting princi- ples requires management to make estimates and as- sumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and li- abilities at the date of the consolidated financial state- ments and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. D. Foreign Currency Translation. If the functional currency of a foreign branch or subsidiary is the U.S. dollar, foreign currency asset and liability accounts are translated at current rates of exchange, except for build- ings and equipment which are translated at exchange rates in effect at the date of acquisition. Results from remeasurement are reported in other operating income. Income and expense accounts are translated at month- end rates of exchange. If the functional currency of a foreign branch or subsidiary is its local currency, the local currency asset and liability accounts are translated at current rates of exchange. Translation adjustments are reported, net of tax, directly to accumulated other comprehensive in- come, a component of stockholders’ equity. Income and expense accounts are translated at month-end rates of exchange. E. Securities. Securities Available for Sale are re- ported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses credited or charged, net of the tax effect, to accumulated other comprehensive income, a component of stock- ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 67 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements holders’ equity. Realized gains and losses on securities available for sale are determined on a specific identi- fication basis and are reported in the consolidated statement of income as investment security gains, net. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount. Securities Held to Maturity consist of debt securities that management intends to, and Northern Trust has the ability to, hold until maturity. Such securities are re- ported at cost, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis adjusted for amortization of pre- mium and accretion of discount. F. Derivative Financial Securities Held for Trading are stated at fair value. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on securities held for trading are reported in the consolidated statement of income under security commissions and trading income. Instruments. Northern Trust is a party to various derivative instruments as part of its asset/liability management activities, to meet the risk management needs of its clients and as part of its trading activity for its own account. Derivative financial swap contracts, interest instruments foreign exchange contracts, credit default swaps, options and similar contracts. Unrealized gains and receiv- ables on derivative reported as other assets and unrealized losses and payables are reported as other liabilities in the consolidated bal- ance sheet. instruments include rate are Asset/Liability Management Instruments. Fair value, cash flow or net investment hedge derivatives are des- ignated and formally documented as such on the date they are transacted. The formal documentation describes the hedging the hedge relationship and identifies instruments and hedged items. Included in the doc- umentation is a discussion of the risk management ob- jectives and strategies for undertaking such hedges, as well as a description of the method for assessing hedge effectiveness at inception and on an ongoing basis. A formal assessment is performed on a calendar quarter basis to verify derivatives used in hedging transactions continue to be highly effective as offsets to changes in fair value or cash flows of the hedged item. If a derivative ceases to be highly effective, or if the hedged item ma- tures, is sold, or is terminated, or if hedged forecasted transactions are no longer expected to occur, hedge ac- counting is terminated and the derivative is treated as if it were a client-related or trading instrument. Fair value hedge designations are made between a derivative and a recognized asset or liability. Interest ac- cruals and changes in fair value of the derivative are rec- ognized as a component of the interest income or expense classification of the hedged item. Changes in fair value of the hedged asset or liability attributable to the risk being hedged are reflected in its carrying amount and are also recognized as a component of its interest income or expense. Cash flow hedge designations are made between de- rivatives and forecasted cash inflows or outflows so as to hedge against variability due to a specific risk. The effec- tive portion of unrealized gains and losses on such derivatives is recognized in accumulated other compre- hensive income, a component of stockholders’ equity. Any hedge ineffectiveness is recognized currently in the income or expense classification of the hedged item. When the hedged forecasted transaction impacts earn- ings, balances in other comprehensive income are re- classified to the same income or expense classification as the hedged item. Net investment hedge designations are made be- tween a foreign exchange contract and a net investment in a foreign branch or subsidiary. Changes in the fair value of the hedging contract are recognized in accumu- lated other comprehensive income. Hedge ineffective- ness is calculated based on changes in forward rates of the derivative and the hedged net investment. Any in- effectiveness is recorded to other income only if the no- tional amount of the derivative does not match the investment designated as being portion of hedged. the net Other derivatives transacted as economic hedges of foreign denominated assets and liabilities and of credit risk are carried on the balance sheet at fair value and any changes in fair value are recognized currently in income. Client-Related and Trading Instruments. Derivative financial instruments entered into to meet clients’ risk management needs or for trading purposes are carried at fair value, with realized and unrealized gains and losses included in security commissions and trading income. G. Loans and Leases. Loans that are held to maturity are reported at the principal amount outstanding, net of unearned income. Residential real estate loans classified as held for sale are reported at the lower of aggregate cost or market value. Loan commitments for residential real estate loans that will be classified as held for sale at the time of funding and which have an interest-rate lock ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 68 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value with sub- sequent gains or losses recognized as other income. Unrealized gains are reported as other assets, with unrealized losses reported as other liabilities. Other un- funded loan commitments that are not held for sale are carried at the amount of unamortized fees with a reserve for credit loss liability recognized for any probable losses. Interest income on loans is recorded on an accrual basis unless, in the opinion of management, there is a question as to the ability of the debtor to meet the terms of the loan agreement, or interest or principal is more than 90 days contractually past due and the loan is not well-secured and in the process of collection. At the time a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, interest accrued but not collected is reversed against interest income of the current period. Loans are returned to accrual status when factors indicating doubtful collectibility no longer exist. Interest collected on nonaccrual loans is applied to in the opinion of management, principal unless, collectibility of principal is not in doubt. A loan is considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, management de- termines that it is probable that Northern Trust will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the con- tractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans are measured based upon the loan’s market price, the pres- ent value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the loan’s initial effective interest rate, or at the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. If the loan valuation is less than the recorded value of the loan, a specific reserve is established for the difference. Premiums and discounts on loans are recognized as an adjustment of yield using the interest method based on the contractual terms of the loan. Commitment fees that are considered to be an adjustment to the loan yield, loan origination fees and certain direct costs are deferred and accounted for as an adjustment to the yield. Unearned lease income from direct financing and leveraged leases is recognized using the interest method. This method provides a constant rate of return on the unrecovered investment over the life of the lease. H. Reserve for Credit Losses. The reserve for credit losses represents management’s estimate of probable inherent losses which have occurred as of the date of the financial statements. The loan and lease portfolio and other credit exposures are regularly reviewed to evaluate the adequacy of In determining the level of the reserve, Northern Trust the reserve for credit losses. the evaluates specific non- reserve necessary for performing loans and also estimates losses inherent in other credit exposures. The result is a reserve with the following components: Specific Reserve. The amount of specific reserves is determined through a loan-by-loan analysis of non- performing loans that considers expected future cash flows, the value of collateral and other factors that may impact the borrower’s ability to pay. Allocated Inherent Reserve. The amount of the allo- cated portion of the inherent loss reserve is based on loss factors assigned to Northern Trust’s credit exposures based on internal credit ratings. These loss factors are primarily based on management’s judgment of esti- mated credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio as well as historical charge-off experience. Unallocated Inherent Reserve. Management de- termines the unallocated portion of the inherent loss reserve based on factors that cannot be associated with a specific credit or loan category. These factors include management’s subjective evaluation of local and na- tional economic and business conditions, portfolio con- centration and changes in the character and size of the loan portfolio. The unallocated portion of the reserve for credit losses reflects management’s attempt to ensure that the overall reserve appropriately reflects a margin for the imprecision associated with estimates of inherent credit losses. Loans, leases and other extensions of credit deemed uncollectible are charged to the reserve. Subsequent re- coveries, if any, are credited to the reserve. Actual losses may vary from current estimates and the amount of the provision may be either greater than or less than actual net charge-offs. The related provision for credit losses, which is charged to income, is the amount necessary to adjust the reserve to the level determined through the above process. Control processes maintained by Northern Trust Credit Policy and lending staff, and a quarterly analysis of specific and inherent loss components are the princi- pal methods relied upon by management to ensure that changes in estimated credit loss levels are adjusted on a timely basis. In addition to Northern Trust’s own experience, management also considers the experience of peer institutions and regulatory guidance. Although Northern Trust analyzes its exposure to credit losses from both on- and off-balance sheet activity as one process, the portion of the reserve assigned to ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 69 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements loans and leases is reported as a contra asset, directly fol- lowing loans and leases in the consolidated balance sheet. The portion of the reserve assigned to unfunded commitments and standby letters of credit is reported in other liabilities for financial reporting purposes. I. Fees on Standby Letters of Credit and Bankers Acceptances. Fees on standby letters of credit are recog- nized in other operating income on the straight-line method over the lives of the underlying agreements. Income from commissions on bankers acceptances is recognized in other operating income when the payment from the customer is received by the accepting bank. J. Buildings and Equipment. Buildings and equip- ment owned are carried at original cost less accumulated depreciation. The charge for depreciation is computed on the straight-line method based on the following range of lives: buildings—10 to 30 years; equipment—3 to 10 years; and leasehold improvements—lease term to 15 years. Leased properties meeting certain criteria are cap- italized and amortized using the straight-line method over the lease period. K. Other Real Estate Owned (OREO). OREO is comprised of commercial and residential real estate properties acquired in partial or total satisfaction of problem loans. OREO assets are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. Losses identified at the time of acquis- ition of such properties are charged against the reserve for credit losses assigned to loans. Subsequent write- downs that may be required to the carrying value of these assets and losses realized from asset sales are charged to other operating expenses. L. Unconsolidated Affiliates. Northern Trust’s 20% interest in RemitStream Solutions, LLC (lockbox services), its interest in EquiLend LLC (securities lending services) and its 50% interest in Helaba Northern Trust GMBH (investment management services) are carried on the equity method of accounting. The combined book value of these investments at December 31, 2004 totaled $3.2 million. Northern Trust’s $4.9 million investment in CLS Group Holdings (foreign exchange settlement services) is carried at cost. M. Intangible Assets. In accordance with the Finan- cial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” the Corpo- ration does not amortize its recorded goodwill. Other separately identifiable acquired intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. Purchased software and other allowable internal costs, including compensation relating to software developed for internal use, are cap- italized. Software is being amortized using the straight- line method over the estimated useful life of the asset, generally ranging from 3 to 10 years. Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment on an annual basis. N. Assets Under Administration and Trust Fees. Assets held in fiduciary or agency capacities are not in- cluded in the consolidated balance sheet, since such items are not assets of Northern Trust. Fees from trust activities are recorded on the accrual basis, over the period in which the service is provided. Fees are a function of the market value of assets ad- ministered and managed, the volume of transactions, securities lending volume and spreads, and fees for other services rendered, as set forth in the underlying client agreement. This revenue recognition involves the use of estimates and assumptions, including components that are calculated based on estimated asset valuations and transaction volumes. Certain investment management fee arrangements also may provide performance fees that are based on cli- ent portfolio returns exceeding predetermined levels. Northern Trust adheres to a policy in which it does not record any performance-based fee income until the end of the contract year, thereby eliminating the potential that revenue will be recognized in one quarter and re- versed in a future quarter. Therefore, Northern Trust does not record any revenue under incentive fee pro- grams that is at risk due to future performance con- tingencies. These arrangements often contain similar terms for the payment of performance-based fees to sub- advisors. The accounting for these performance-based expenses matches related performance-based revenues. treatment the the for Client reimbursed out-of-pocket expenses on occa- sion involve trust activities. Where such reimbursements are an extension of the trust service rendered, they are recorded on a gross basis as trust revenue. O. Trust Security Settlement Receivables. These receivables represent other collection items presented on behalf of trust clients. P. Income Taxes. Northern Trust follows an asset and liability approach to account for income taxes. The objective is to recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year, and to recognize ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 70 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from tempo- rary differences between the amounts reported in the financial statements and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. The measurement of tax assets and liabilities is based on enacted tax laws and applicable tax rates. Q. Cash Flow Statements. Cash and cash equiv- alents have been defined as “Cash and Due from Banks.” R. Stock-Based Compensation Plans. SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” establishes financial accounting and reporting standards for stock-based compensation plans. SFAS No. 123 al- lows two alternative accounting methods: (1) a fair- value-based method, or (2) an intrinsic-value-based method which is prescribed by Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (APB 25) and related interpretations. Northern Trust has elected to account for its stock-based incentives under APB 25, and has adopted the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123 which have been amended by SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation—Transition and Disclosure.” Pro forma information regarding net income and earnings per share is required by SFAS No. 123, and has been determined as if the Corporation had accounted for its stock-based compensation under SFAS No. 123. For purposes of estimating the fair value of the Corpo- ration’s employee stock options at the grant-date, a Black-Scholes option pricing model was used with the following weighted average assumptions for 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively: risk-free interest rates of 3.14%, 3.94% and 5.11%; dividend yields of 2.54%, 2.08% and 1.29%; volatility factors of the expected market price of the Corporation’s common stock of 33.8%, 33.5% and 31.2%; and a weighted average expected life of the op- tions of 5.5 years, 6.1 years and 6.2 years. The weighted average fair value of options granted in 2004, 2003 and 2002 was $13.62, $10.41 and $18.75, respectively. For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the options is amortized to ex- pense over the options’ six months to four-year vesting periods. The pro forma information follows: (In Millions Except Per Share Information) Net Income as Reported Add: Stock-Based Employee Compensation Expense Included in Reported Net Income, Net of Tax Deduct: Total Stock-Based Employee Compensation Expense Determined Under the Fair Value Method, Net of Tax 2004 2003 2002 $505.6 $404.8 $447.1 10.3 12.7 16.2 37.6 59.3 70.3 Pro Forma Net Income $478.3 $358.2 $393.0 Earnings Per Share as Reported: Basic Diluted Pro Forma Earnings Per Share: Basic Diluted $ 2.30 2.27 $ 2.18 2.14 $ 1.84 1.80 $ 1.62 1.59 $ 2.02 1.97 $ 1.77 1.73 In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment,” (SFAS No. 123(R)). SFAS No. 123(R) addresses the accounting for share-based payment transactions in which an enterprise receives employee services in exchange for (a) equity in- struments of the enterprise or (b) liabilities that are based on the fair value of the enterprise’s equity instru- ments or that may be settled by the issuance of such equity instruments. SFAS No. 123(R) requires an entity to recognize the grant-date fair value of stock options and other equity-based compensation issued to employ- ees in the income statement using a fair-value-based method, eliminating the intrinsic value method of ac- counting previously permissible under APB 25. SFAS No. 123(R) is required to be adopted no later than July 1, 2005. Northern Trust’s adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), ef- fective July 1, 2005, is expected to increase pre-tax com- pensation expense in 2005 by approximately $7 million, resulting in an approximate $.02 reduction in earnings per share. This estimate reflects the expense to be re- corded under SFAS No. 123(R) for the post-adoption vesting of options granted prior to 2005. The estimate does not reflect expense for options granted in February 2005, as they fully vest on March 31, 2005. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 71 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements “Consolidation of Variable 2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements—In December 2003, the FASB issued revised Interpretation No. 46 (FIN 46(R)), Interest Entities,” which replaced the original Interpretation No. 46 that had been issued in January 2003. FIN 46(R) clarifies the application of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, “Consolidated Financial Statements,” to certain entities in which equity investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties. Such entities are termed variable interest entities. Application of FIN 46(R) by public entities for all variable interest entities was re- quired in financial statements for periods ending after March 15, 2004. Northern Trust evaluated the revised requirements of variable interest accounting under FIN 46(R) and determined that there was no change required in Northern Trust’s accounting treatment for variable interest entities. Northern Trust will continue to mon- itor, evaluate, and apply authoritative guidance relating to variable interest accounting as it is issued. (FSP 106-2), In May 2004, the FASB staff issued Staff Position 106-2 and Disclosure “Accounting Requirements Related to the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003” (the Act). FSP 106-2 provides guidance on the account- ing for the effects of the Act for employers that sponsor post-retirement health care plans that provide pre- scription drug benefits. In the third quarter of 2004, Northern Trust made a one-time election under the Act to account for the prescription drug subsidy retro- spectively, as permitted by FSP 106-2. FSP 106-2 also requires employers to provide certain disclosures, in- cluded by the Corporation in Note 21, regarding the ef- fect of the Federal subsidy provided by the Act. In October 2004, the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (AJCA), which allows for a special one-time divi- dends received deduction on the repatriation of certain foreign earnings to a U.S. taxpayer, was signed into law. In December 2004, the FASB staff issued Staff Position 109-2 (FSP 109-2), “Accounting and Disclosure Guid- ance for the Foreign Earnings Repatriation Provision within the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004” to pro- vide accounting and disclosure guidance related to the tax impact of this repatriation provision. Northern Trust is currently evaluating the available elections under the AJCA and their impact under FSP 109-2 and expects to complete its evaluation during 2005. However, an elec- tion by Northern Trust to repatriate foreign earnings and take a dividends received deduction is not expected to have a material effect on its consolidated results of operations. 3. Discontinued Operations—In June 2003, Northern Trust sold substantially all of the assets of NTRC. NTRC provided various benefit plan administrative services as well as retirement consulting and actuarial services, in- cluding plan design and communication. The sale of NTRC assets resulted in a pre-tax net loss on disposal of $20.2 million in the second quarter of 2003, principally reflecting the write-off of unamortized technology investments, lease exit costs and severance benefits. Re- sults of the NTRC business for the current and all prior periods presented, and the loss on its disposal, are re- flected as discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of income and in the results of the C&IS business unit. Pre-tax income from discontinued operations of $1.4 million was recorded in 2004 primarily as a result of changes in estimates used to calculate the loss on the disposal of certain assets that were not transferred in the sale. Additional pre-tax charges of $2.9 million asso- ciated with the business transition were incurred in 2003 subsequent to the sale. Revenue from NTRC totaled $32.8 million and $72.1 million for the period January 1, 2003 through June 15, 2003, and for the twelve months ended De- cember 31, 2002, respectively. 4. Reclassifications—In addition to reclassifications re- lated to discontinued operations, other reclassifications have been made to prior periods’ consolidated financial statements to place them on a basis comparable with the current period’s consolidated financial statements. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 72 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements 5. Securities—Securities Available for Sale. The following tables summarize the amortized cost, fair values and remain- ing maturities of securities available for sale. reconciliation of amortized c ost t o fair v alues of securities available f or sale (In Millions) U.S. Government Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions Government Sponsored Agency Preferred Stock Asset-Backed Other Total (In Millions) U.S. Government Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions Government Sponsored Agency Preferred Stock Asset-Backed Other Total December 31, 2004 Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses $ — 2.2 6.7 — .3 .2 $ 9.4 $ .1 — 1.0 — .4 — $1.5 December 31, 2003 Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value $ 23.6 32.8 6,710.5 69.1 900.4 182.5 $7,918.9 Fair Value $ .1 2.4 11.7 — .8 .2 $15.2 $ — $ 103.3 33.0 7,756.2 79.1 238.9 211.9 — — — — — $ — $8,422.4 Amortized Cost $ 23.7 30.6 6,704.8 69.1 900.5 182.3 $7,911.0 Amortized Cost $ 103.2 30.6 7,744.5 79.1 238.1 211.7 $8,407.2 remaining maturity of se curit i e s av ailabl e f o r sale (In Millions) Due in One Year or Less Due After One Year Through Five Years Due After Five Years Through Ten Years Due After Ten Years Total Mortgage-backed securities are included in the above table taking into account anticipated future prepayments. December 31, 2004 Amortized Cost $6,665.4 979.8 34.3 231.5 Fair Value $6,667.9 983.0 42.8 225.2 $7,911.0 $7,918.9 Securities Held to Maturity. The following tables summarize the book values, fair values and remaining maturities of securities held to maturity. reconciliation of book values to fair values of securities h eld t o maturity (In Millions) Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions Government Sponsored Agency Other Total December 31, 2004 Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses $42.4 .1 .2 $42.7 $1.2 .1 5.0 $6.3 Fair Value $ 938.0 11.7 206.9 $1,156.6 Book Value $ 896.8 11.7 211.7 $1,120.2 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 73 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements (In Millions) Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions Government Sponsored Agency Other Total r e m a i n i n g m a t u r i t y o f s e c u r i t i e s h e l d t o ma t u r i t y December 31, 2003 Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses $45.8 .1 .2 $46.1 $ .7 .1 5.2 $6.0 Fair Value $ 896.3 10.2 175.1 $1,081.6 Book Value $ 851.2 10.2 180.1 $1,041.5 (In Millions) Due in One Year or Less Due After One Year Through Five Years Due After Five Years Through Ten Years Due After Ten Years Total Mortgage-backed securities are included in the above table taking into account anticipated future prepayments. December 31, 2004 $ Book Value 64.8 173.8 424.9 456.7 $ Fair Value 65.2 176.6 443.4 471.4 $1,120.2 $1,156.6 Securities with Unrealized Losses. The following table provides information regarding securities at December 31, 2004 that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months or for 12 months or longer. (In Millions) U.S. Government Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions Government Sponsored Agency Asset-Backed Other Total Temporarily Impaired Securities Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses $ 23.6 59.5 1,384.4 338.4 14.6 $1,820.5 $ (.1) (1.0) (1.1) (.4) (1.3) $(3.9) $ — 10.0 — — 24.5 $34.5 $ — (.2) — — (3.7) $(3.9) $ 23.6 69.5 1,384.4 338.4 39.1 $1,855.0 $ (.1) (1.2) (1.1) (.4) (5.0) $(7.8) As of December 31, 2004, 239 securities with a com- bined fair value of $1.9 billion were in an unrealized loss position. Of these, 136 securities totaling $69.5 million are municipal bonds of which 106 bonds, totaling $59.5 million with an unrealized loss of $1.0 million, have been at a loss for less than 12 months. The remaining 30 municipal bonds, totaling $10.0 million with an unreal- ized loss of $.2 million, have been at a loss for more than 12 months. The total unrealized losses on these munici- pal bonds represent less than 2% of their total book value and are attributable to changes in overall market interest rates. There were 44 government sponsored agency secu- rities, totaling $1.4 billion, 6 U.S. Government securities, totaling $23.6 million and 13 asset-backed securities, totaling $338.4 million, in unrealized loss positions for less than 12 months at December 31, 2004. The unreal- ized losses on these securities, totaling $1.6 million, represent less than .1% of their combined book value and are attributable to changes in overall market interest rates. The remaining 40 securities in a loss position consist of other securities with a fair value of $39.1 million and a combined unrealized loss of $5.0 million (or approx- imately 11% of their combined book value) that were compliance with the Community purchased for Reinvestment Act (CRA). These CRA-related securities were purchased at below market rates for the purpose of supporting institutions and programs that benefit low to moderate income communities within Northern Trust’s market area. Prices of corporate or mortgage-backed bonds with comparable credit quality are used to value CRA-related securities. Northern Trust has the ability and intent to hold all CRA-related securities until ma- turity and expects timely payment of all principal and interest. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 74 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements Investment Security Gains and Losses. Realized gross security gains and losses totaled $.2 million and none, respectively, in 2004. There were no security gains or losses in 2003. Realized gross security gains and losses totaled $.3 million and none, respectively, in 2002. 6. Securities Purchased Under Agreements to Resell and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Re- purchase—Securities purchased under agreements to resell and securities sold under agreements to repurchase are recorded at the amounts at which the securities were acquired or sold plus accrued interest. To minimize any potential credit risk associated with these transactions, the fair value of the securities purchased or sold is con- tinuously monitored, limits are set on exposure with counterparties, and the financial condition of counter- parties is regularly assessed. It is Northern Trust’s policy to take possession of securities purchased under agree- ments to resell. The following tables summarize information related to securities purchased under agreements to resell and securities sold under agreements to repurchase. securities purchased under agreements t o r esell ($ In Millions) Average Balance During the Year Average Interest Rate Earned During the Year Maximum Month-End Balance During the Year securities sold under agreements t o r epurchase ($ In Millions) Average Balance During the Year Average Interest Rate Paid During the Year Maximum Month-End Balance During the Year 7. Loans and Leases—Amounts outstanding in selected loan categories are shown below. (In Millions) Domestic Residential Real Estate Commercial Broker Commercial Real Estate Personal Other Lease Financing Total Domestic International Total Loans and Leases Reserve for Credit Losses Assigned to Loans and Leases Net Loans and Leases Other domestic and international loans include $710.0 million at December 31, 2004, and $672.2 million at December 31, 2003 of overnight trust-related ad- vances in connection with next day security settlements. Lease financing includes leveraged leases of $831.1 mil- lion at December 31, 2004, and $810.3 million at December 31, 2003. Residential real estate loans classified as held for sale totaled $.3 million at December 31, 2004 and $1.1 mil- lion at December 31, 2003. Concentrations of Credit Risk. The information in the section titled “Residential Real Estate” on page 51 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 75 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION December 31 2004 $ 611.7 $ 1.47% 1,015.6 2003 455.6 1.25% 649.4 December 31 2004 2003 $1,722.0 $ 1,711.1 1.29% 2,847.9 1.05% 2,149.4 December 31 2004 2003 $ 8,095.3 3,190.0 27.9 1,307.5 2,927.2 609.7 1,221.8 17,379.4 563.3 17,942.7 (130.7) $ 7,975.3 3,405.3 7.0 1,297.1 2,699.9 743.9 1,228.0 17,356.5 457.3 17,813.8 (149.2) $17,812.0 $17,664.6 notes to consolidated financial statements through the section titled “Commercial Aircraft Leases” on page 52 is incorporated herein by reference. nonperforming assets (In Millions) Nonaccrual Loans Domestic International Total Nonaccrual Loans Other Real Estate Owned Total Nonperforming Assets 90 Day Past Due Loans Still Accruing December 31 2004 2003 $32.9 — 32.9 .2 $33.1 $ 9.9 $80.0 — 80.0 .3 $80.3 $21.0 Included in nonperforming assets were loans with a recorded investment at December 31, 2004 and De- cember 31, 2003 of $30.3 million (net of $7.3 million in charge-offs) and $78.7 million (net of $12.0 million in charge-offs), respectively, which were also classified as impaired. At December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, impaired loans totaling $2.5 million (net of $4.8 million in charge-offs) and $5.6 million (net of $4.8 mil- lion in charge-offs), respectively, had no portion of the reserve for credit losses specifically allocated to them, while $27.8 million (net of $2.5 million in charge-offs) at December 31, 2004 had a specific allocated reserve of $24.0 million and $73.1 million (net of $7.2 million in charge-offs) at December 31, 2003 had a specific recorded allocated reserve of $37.0 million. Total investment in impaired loans averaged $64.6 million in 2004 and $92.0 million in 2003. There were $1.6 million of unfunded loan commit- ments and standby letters of credit issued to borrowers whose loans were classified as nonaccrual at December 31, 2004, and $6.4 million at December 31, 2003. Interest income that would have been recorded on nonaccrual loans in accordance with their original terms amounted to approximately $3.8 million in 2004, $5.6 million in 2003 and $6.4 million in 2002, compared with amounts that were actually recorded of approximately $58 thousand, $345 thousand and $77 thousand, re- spectively. 8. Reserve for Credit Losses—Changes in the reserve for credit losses were as follows: (In Millions) 2004 2003 2002 Balance at Beginning of Year Charge-Offs Recoveries Net Charge-Offs Provision for Credit Losses $157.2 (7.3) 4.4 (2.9) (15.0) $168.5 (22.3) 8.5 (13.8) 2.5 $161.6 (36.6) 6.0 (30.6) 37.5 Balance at End of Year $139.3 $157.2 $168.5 Reserve for Credit Losses Assigned to: Loans and Leases Unfunded Commitments and Standby Letters of Credit $130.7 $149.2 $161.1 8.6 8.0 7.4 Total Reserve for Credit Losses $139.3 $157.2 $168.5 9. Buildings and Equipment—A summary of buildings and equipment is presented below. (In Millions) Land and Improvements Buildings Equipment Leasehold Improvements Buildings Leased under Capital Leases (Note 10) Total Buildings and Equipment (In Millions) Land and Improvements Buildings Equipment Leasehold Improvements Buildings Leased under Capital Leases (Note 10) Total Buildings and Equipment December 31, 2004 Original Cost Accumulated Depreciation Net Book Value $ 37.6 172.7 354.3 147.4 81.1 $793.1 $ .3 62.8 179.7 56.2 29.0 $328.0 $ 37.3 109.9 174.6 91.2 52.1 $465.1 December 31, 2003 Original Cost Accumulated Depreciation Net Book Value $ 37.5 176.9 369.2 145.6 81.1 $810.3 $ .3 59.7 178.8 46.6 26.6 $312.0 $ 37.2 117.2 190.4 99.0 54.5 $498.3 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 76 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements The charge for depreciation, which includes depreci- ation of assets recorded under capital leases, amounted to $82.6 million in 2004, $82.2 million in 2003 and $81.0 million in 2002. 10. Lease Commitments—At December 31, 2004, Northern Trust was obligated under a number of non- cancelable operating leases for buildings and equipment. Certain leases contain rent escalation clauses based on market indices or increases in real estate taxes and other operating expenses and renewal option clauses calling for increased rentals. There are no restrictions imposed by any lease agreement regarding the payment of divi- dends, debt financing or Northern Trust entering into further lease agreements. Minimum annual lease com- mitments as of December 31, 2004 for all non-cancel- able operating leases with a term of 1 year or more are as follows: (In Millions) 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Later Years Total Minimum Lease Payments Future Minimum Lease Payments $ 50.7 49.2 46.2 40.6 38.1 324.4 $549.2 Net rental expense for all operating leases is included in occupancy expense and amounted to $56.2 million in 2004, $70.3 million in 2003 and $44.3 million in 2002. Net rental expense for 2003 included an $18.9 million charge relating to reduced office space requirements. One of the buildings and related land utilized for Chicago operations has been leased under an agreement that qualifies as a capital lease. The long-term financing for the property was provided by the Corporation and the Bank. In the event of sale or refinancing, the Bank will receive all proceeds except for 58% of any proceeds in excess of the original project costs, which will be paid to the lessor. The following table reflects the future minimum lease payments required under capital leases, net of any payments received on the long-term financing, and the present value of net capital lease obligations at De- cember 31, 2004. (In Millions) 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Later Years Total Minimum Lease Payments, net Less: Amount Representing Interest Net Present Value under Capital Lease Obligations Future Minimum Lease Payments, Net $ 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 6.4 18.8 5.2 $13.6 11. Business Combinations—In 2003, Northern Trust substantially completed its acquisition of Deutsche Bank AG’s global passive equity, enhanced equity and passive fixed income investment management businesses. The purchase price totaled $123.8 million, and was primarily based on the value of revenues represented by managed assets transferred. Included in the acquisition costs were $99.6 million of goodwill and $24.2 million of other in- tangible assets. In 2003, Northern Trust also acquired Legacy South, an Atlanta-based private wealth management firm that services high net worth individuals, families and private foundations. The purchase price of $13.7 million, which was based on the value of revenues represented by man- aged assets transferred, was paid in 2003 and 2004. In- cluded in the acquisition costs were $10.3 million of goodwill and $3.4 million of other intangible assets. Legacy South was merged into Northern Trust Bank, FSB in 2003. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 77 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements Goodwill and other intangible assets are included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheet. The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, are as follows: (In Millions) Corporate and Institutional Services Personal Financial Services Total Balance at December 31, 2002 $ 42.1 $48.0 $ 90.1 12. Senior Notes, Long-Term Debt and Lines of Cred- it—Senior Notes. A summary of Bank senior notes out- standing at December 31 is presented below. ($ In Millions) Rate 2004 2003 Bank-Senior Notes (a) (b) (d) Fixed Rate Due Nov. 2004 Fixed Rate Due Feb. 2005 Fixed Rate Due Dec. 2006 6.65% $ — $150.0 100.0 100.0 7.50 100.0 100.0 2.875 Total Bank Senior Notes $200.0 $350.0 99.6 — — 99.6 7.1 7.1 Long-Term Debt. A summary of long-term debt $141.7 $55.1 $196.8 outstanding at December 31 is presented below. Goodwill Acquired: Deutsche Bank Legacy South Balance at December 31, 2003 Goodwill Acquired: Legacy South — 3.2 3.2 Balance at December 31, 2004 $141.7 $58.3 $200.0 The gross carrying amount and accumulated amor- tization of other intangible assets as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, are as follows: December 31, 2004 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value (In Millions) Other Intangible Assets– Subject to Amortization $115.3 $79.4 $35.9 December 31, 2003 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value (In Millions) Other Intangible Assets– Subject to Amortization $114.3 $69.6 $44.7 Other intangible assets consist primarily of the value of acquired client relationships. Amortization expense related to other intangible assets was $9.8 million, $10.4 million, and $6.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Amortization for the years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 is estimated to be $8.7 million, $8.4 million, $6.1 million, $4.2 mil- lion, and $3.8 million, respectively. Estimated amor- tization amounts do not include any amortization that may result from the planned acquisition of Baring Asset Management’s Financial Services Group discussed in Note 33. ($ In Millions) Bank-Subordinated Debt (d) 6.70% Notes due Sept. 2005 (a) (b) 7.30% Notes due Sept. 2006 (a) (b) 6.25% Notes due June 2008 (a) (b) 7.10% Notes due Aug. 2009 (a) (b) 6.30% Notes due March 2011 (a) (b) 4.60% Notes due Feb. 2013 (a) (b) Subordinated Long-Term Debt Capital Lease Obligations (c) 2004 2003 $100.0 100.0 100.0 200.0 150.0 200.0 850.0 13.6 $100.0 100.0 100.0 200.0 150.0 200.0 850.0 14.7 Total Long-Term Debt $863.6 $864.7 Long-Term Debt Qualifying as Risk-Based Capital $590.0 $690.0 (a) Not redeemable prior to maturity. (b) Under the terms of its current Offering Circular, the Bank has the ability to offer from time to time its senior bank notes in an aggregate principal amount of up to $4.5 billion at any one time outstanding and up to an additional $300 million of subordinated notes. Each senior note will mature from 30 days to fifteen years and each subordinated note will mature from five years to fifteen years, following its date of original issuance. Each note will mature on such date as selected by the initial purchaser and agreed to by the Bank. (c) Refer to Note 10. (d) Debt issue costs are recorded as an asset and amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the Note. Line of Credit. The Corporation currently maintains a commercial paper back-up line of credit with two banks totaling $50 million. The termination date is November 2005. A pricing matrix that is based on the long-term senior debt ratings of the Corporation determines the commitment fee. Currently, the annual fee is 8 basis points of the commitment. There were no borrowings under commercial paper back-up facilities during 2004 or 2003. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 78 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements rates interest and maturity dates 13. Floating Rate Capital Debt—In January 1997, the Corporation issued $150 million of Floating Rate Capital Securities, Series A, through a statutory business trust wholly-owned by the Corporation (“NTC Capital I”). In April 1997, the Corporation also issued, through a sepa- rate wholly-owned statutory business trust (“NTC Capi- tal II”), $120 million of Floating Rate Capital Securities, Series B. The sole assets of the trusts are Subordinated Debentures of Northern Trust Corporation that have the same the corresponding distribution rates and redemption dates of the Floating Rate Capital Securities. The Series A Securities were issued at a discount to yield 60.5 basis points above the three-month London Interbank Of- fered Rate (LIBOR) and are due January 15, 2027. The Series B Securities were issued at a discount to yield 67.9 basis points above the three-month LIBOR and are due April 15, 2027. Both Series A and B Securities qualify as tier 1 capital for regulatory purposes. NTC Capital I and NTC Capital II are considered variable interest entities under FIN 46(R). However, as the Corporation has de- termined that it is not the primary beneficiary of the trusts, they are not consolidated by the Corporation. as The Corporation has fully, irrevocably and uncondi- tionally guaranteed all payments due on the Series A and B Securities. The holders of the Series A and B Securities are entitled to receive preferential cumulative cash dis- tributions quarterly in arrears (based on the liquidation amount of $1,000 per Security) at an interest rate equal to the rate on the corresponding Subordinated De- bentures. The interest rate on the Series A and Series B securities is equal to three-month LIBOR plus 0.52% and 0.59%, respectively. Subject to certain exceptions, the Corporation has the right to defer payment of inter- est on the Subordinated Debentures at any time or from time to time for a period not exceeding 20 consecutive quarterly periods provided that no extension period may extend beyond the stated maturity date. If interest is de- ferred on the Subordinated Debentures, distributions on the Series A and B Securities will also be deferred and the Corporation will not be permitted, subject to certain exceptions, to pay or declare any cash distributions with respect to the Corporation’s capital stock or debt secu- rities that rank the same as or junior to the Subordinated Debentures, until all past due distributions are paid. The Subordinated Debentures are unsecured and sub- ordinated to substantially all of the Corporation’s exist- ing indebtedness. The Corporation has the right to redeem the Series A Subordinated Debentures on or after January 15, 2007 and the Series B Subordinated Debentures on or after April 15, 2007, in each case in whole or in part. In addi- tion, the Corporation has the right to redeem the Sub- ordinated Debentures held by either trust in whole but not in part at any time within 90 days following certain defined tax or regulatory capital treatment changes, at a price equal to the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. The following table summarizes the book values the outstanding Subordinated Debentures as of of December 31, 2004 and 2003: (In Millions) NTC Capital I Subordinated Debentures due January 15, 2027 NTC Capital II Subordinated Debentures due April 15, 2027 Total Subordinated Debentures December 31, 2004 December 31, 2003 $153.5 $153.5 122.8 122.7 $276.3 $276.2 14. Stockholders’ Equity—Preferred Stock. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock without par value. The Board of Direc- tors of the Corporation is authorized to fix the particular preferences, rights, qualifications and restrictions for each series of preferred stock issued. The Corporation (i) redeemed on May 21, 2003 all of its outstanding Auction Preferred Stock, Series C at the redemption price of $100,000 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends thereon to May 21, 2003 of $197.36 per share, for a total payment of $100,197.36 per share and (ii) redeemed on June 4, 2003 all of its outstanding Flexible Auction Preferred Stock, Series D at the redemption price of $100,000 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends thereon to June 4, 2003 of $204.17 per share, for a total payment of $100,204.17 per share. There was no preferred stock outstanding at December 31, 2004 or 2003. Preferred Stock Purchase Rights—On July 21, 1998 the Board of Directors of the Corporation declared a divi- dend distribution of one Preferred Stock Purchase Right for each outstanding share of the Corporation’s com- mon stock issuable to stockholders of record at the close ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 79 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements of business on October 31, 1999. As a result of anti- dilution provisions, each share of common stock now has one-half of one Right associated with it. Each Right is exercisable for one one-hundredth of a share of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock at an exercise price of $330.00, subject to adjustment. The Rights will be evidenced by the common stock certificates and will not be exercisable or transferable apart from the com- mon stock until twenty days after a person or group acquires 15 percent or more of the shares of common stock then outstanding or announces a tender or ex- change offer which if consummated would result in ownership of 15 percent or more of the outstanding common stock. In the event that any person or group acquires 15 percent or more of the outstanding shares of common stock, each Right entitles the holder, other than such person or group, to purchase that number of shares of common stock of the Corporation having a market value of twice the exercise price of the Right. At any time thereafter if the Corporation consummates a business combination transaction or sells substantially all of its assets, each Right entitles the holder, other than the per- son or group acquiring 15 percent or more of the out- standing shares of common stock, to purchase that number of shares of surviving company stock which at the time of the transaction would have a market value of twice the exercise price of the Right. The Rights do not have voting rights and are re- deemable at the option of the Corporation at a price of one-half of one cent per Right at any time prior to the close of business on the twentieth day following an- nouncement by the Corporation of the acquisition of 15 percent or more of the outstanding common stock by a person or group. Unless earlier redeemed, the Rights will expire on October 31, 2009. Common Stock. An analysis of changes in the number of shares of common stock outstanding follows: Balance at January 1 Incentive Plan and Awards Stock Options Exercised Treasury Stock Purchased Balance at December 31 2004 2003 2002 220,118,476 610,697 1,757,845 (3,419,285) 220,800,402 626,180 1,505,363 (2,813,469) 221,647,260 733,552 1,441,501 (3,021,911) 219,067,733 220,118,476 220,800,402 The Corporation’s current stock buyback program authorization was increased to 12.0 million shares in April 2003. Under this program, the Corporation may purchase up to 6.8 million additional shares after De- cember 31, 2004. The repurchased shares would be used primarily for management incentive plans and other corporate purposes. The average price paid per share for common stock repurchased in 2004, 2003 and 2002 was $44.05, $40.17 and $47.20, respectively. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 80 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements 15. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income—The following table summarizes the components of accumulated other comprehensive income at December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, and changes during the years then ended, presented on an after-tax basis. December 31, 2004 (In Millions) Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale Less: Reclassification Adjustments Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedge Designations Less: Reclassification Adjustments Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedge Designations Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Minimum Pension Liability Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income December 31, 2003 (In Millions) Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale Less: Reclassification Adjustments Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedge Designations Less: Reclassification Adjustments Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedge Designations Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Minimum Pension Liability Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income December 31, 2002 (In Millions) Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale Less: Reclassification Adjustments Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedge Designations Less: Reclassification Adjustments Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedge Designations Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Minimum Pension Liability Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Beginning Balance (Net of Tax) $ 2.7 — 2.7 .3 — .3 .1 (12.0) Period Change Before Tax Amount $ (5.1) — (5.1) (5.3) (5.5) .2 (1.5) (2.6) Tax Effect $ 1.7 — 1.7 2.0 2.0 — .6 .9 Ending Balance (Net of Tax) $ (.7) — (.7) (3.0) (3.5) .5 (.8) (13.7) $ (8.9) $ (9.0) $ 3.2 $(14.7) Period Change Beginning Balance (Net of Tax) $ 5.7 — Before Tax Amount $ (4.6) — 5.7 5.8 — 5.8 (.4) (4.0) (4.6) 5.2 14.0 (8.8) .9 (12.8) Ending Balance (Net of Tax) Tax Effect $ 1.6 — 1.6 (2.0) (5.3) 3.3 (.4) 4.8 $ 2.7 — 2.7 9.0 8.7 .3 .1 (12.0) $ (8.9) $ 7.1 $(25.3) $ 9.3 Period Change Beginning Balance (Net of Tax) $ (.1) — (.1) 1.5 — 1.5 (.2) (3.6) Before Tax Amount $ 9.5 .2 9.3 15.2 8.2 7.0 (.4) (.7) Tax Effect $(3.6) (.1) (3.5) (5.8) (3.1) (2.7) .2 .3 Ending Balance (Net of Tax) $ 5.8 .1 5.7 10.9 5.1 5.8 (.4) (4.0) $ (2.4) $ 15.2 $(5.7) $ 7.1 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 81 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements 16. Net Income Per Common Share Computations—The computation of net income per common share is presented below. ($ In Millions Except Share Information) 2004 2003 2002 Basic Net Income Per Common Share Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding Reported Income from Continuing Operations Less: Dividends on Preferred Stock Income from Continuing Operations Applicable to Common Stock Reported Basic Income from Continuing Operations Per Common Share Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Basic Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Per Common Share Net Income Applicable to Common Stock Basic Net Income Per Common Share Diluted Net Income Per Common Share Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding Plus: Dilutive Potential Common Shares Stock Options Stock Incentive Plans (Note 22) Average Common and Potential Common Shares Income from Continuing Operations Applicable to Common Stock Reported Diluted Income from Continuing Operations Per Common Share Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Diluted Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Per Common Share 219,492,478 $ 504.8 — 504.8 2.30 .8 — $ 505.6 2.30 220,203,094 $ 423.3 (.7) 422.6 1.92 (18.5) (.08) 220,552,132 $ 447.1 (2.2) 444.9 2.02 — — $ 404.1 1.84 $ 444.9 2.02 219,492,478 220,203,094 220,552,132 2,560,954 1,082,267 223,135,699 $ 504.8 2.26 .8 .01 2,563,423 1,301,327 224,067,844 $ 422.6 1.89 (18.5) (.09) 3,261,214 2,021,031 225,834,377 $ 444.9 1.97 — — $ 444.9 Net Income Applicable to Common Stock 1.97 Diluted Net Income Per Common Share Note: For the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, options to purchase 13,727,609, 12,392,288 and 10,428,334 shares of the Corporation’s common stock, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted net income per common share because the exercise prices were greater than the average market price of Northern Trust’s common stock during these periods. $ 505.6 2.27 $ 404.1 1.80 17. Net Interest Income—The components of net interest income were as follows: (In Millions) Interest Income Loans and Leases Securities–Taxable –Non-Taxable Time Deposits with Banks Federal Funds Sold and Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell and Other Total Interest Income Interest Expense Deposits Federal Funds Purchased Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase Commercial Paper Other Borrowings Senior Notes Long-Term Debt Floating Rate Capital Debt Total Interest Expense Net Interest Income 2004 2003 2002 $ 703.3 112.7 41.6 246.1 14.5 1,118.2 297.1 49.5 22.2 1.9 106.7 19.2 54.8 5.7 557.1 $ 737.4 106.1 39.9 162.2 10.1 1,055.7 232.2 47.9 18.0 1.6 118.3 28.0 56.5 5.0 507.5 $ 861.5 128.6 31.6 203.9 12.7 1,238.3 316.9 68.4 20.4 2.5 138.2 31.1 52.2 6.8 636.5 $ 561.1 $ 548.2 $ 601.8 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 82 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements 19. Other Charges—During 2003, Northern Trust im- plemented a number of steps to reduce operating costs and strategically position itself for improved profit- ability, resulting in pre-tax charges included in non- interest expenses of $56.3 million. Of this charge, $24.0 million represented severance costs; $18.9 million reflected the reduction in the amount of required leased and owned office space as a result of lower staff levels; and $13.4 million related to other charges consisting primarily of asset retirements. Changes related to these actions included within other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet were as follows: (In Millions) Liabilities: Established in 2003 Cash Payments in 2003 Balance at December 31, 2003 Change in Estimates Cash Payments in 2004 Severance $ 24.0 (16.3) 7.7 (1.4) (5.0) Office Space $18.7 (1.2) 17.5 .3 (3.7) Total $ 42.7 (17.5) 25.2 (1.1) (8.7) Balance at December 31, 2004 $ 1.3 $14.1 $ 15.4 18. Other Operating Income and Expenses—The com- ponents of other operating income were as follows: (In Millions) Loan Service Fees Banking Service Fees Losses from Equity Investments Gain on Sale of a Retail Branch Gain on Sale of Nonperforming Loans Other Income Total Other Operating Income 2004 $22.0 31.8 (.8) — 5.1 25.7 $83.8 2003 $24.0 31.6 (2.7) 17.8 — 22.4 2002 $ 26.4 29.8 (21.4) — — 23.0 $93.1 $ 57.8 Other expenses in 2004 included an $11.6 million loss from securities processing activities related to a stock conversion offer that was not processed on a timely basis and a $17.0 million charge for a pending litigation settlement relating to Northern Trust Bank of California N.A. Losses from equity investments in 2002 included a $15.0 million write-off of an equity investment in myCFO, Inc. and a $4.8 million write-off of an equity investment in the Global Straight Through Processing Association industry utility. Other income in 2002 in- cluded gains of $8.5 million from the sale of leased equipment at the end of the scheduled lease terms and a $4.6 million write-off of the residual value of an aircraft leased to United Airlines. The components of other operating expenses were as follows: (In Millions) Outside Services Purchased Software Amortization and Other Costs Business Promotion Other Intangibles Amortization Software Asset Retirements Other Expenses 2004 2003 2002 $228.0 $208.5 $187.5 108.1 45.7 9.8 — 111.5 101.9 41.6 10.4 13.4 74.9 89.6 41.5 6.6 — 92.9 Total Other Operating Expenses $503.1 $450.7 $418.1 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 83 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements 20. Income Taxes—The table below reconciles the total provision for income taxes on continuing operations recorded in the consolidated statement of income with the amounts computed at the statutory federal tax rate of 35%. Deferred taxes result from temporary differences between the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax liabilities and assets have been computed as follows: (In Millions) 2004 2003 2002 December 31 Deferred Tax Liabilities: Lease Financing Software Development Accumulated Depreciation Compensation and Benefits State Taxes, net Other Liabilities Gross Deferred Tax Liabilities Deferred Tax Assets: Reserve for Credit Losses Compensation and Benefits Other Assets Gross Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Reserve Deferred Tax Assets, net of Valuation Reserve $619.4 92.6 48.6 16.8 49.1 15.7 842.2 50.5 — 41.2 91.7 — 91.7 $571.2 91.8 45.1 — 38.7 13.8 760.6 56.8 9.1 27.1 93.0 — 93.0 $537.7 99.8 36.0 — 30.7 16.4 720.6 61.1 29.4 32.4 122.9 — 122.9 Net Deferred Tax Liabilities $750.5 $667.6 $597.7 No valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets has been recorded at December 31, 2004 and 2003 as management believes it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be fully realized. At December 31, 2004, Northern Trust had state net operating loss carryforwards of $327.5 million which are available to reduce future state tax return liabilities. If not used, the loss carryforwards will expire from 2019 through 2021. The carryforwards are subject to various limitations imposed by tax laws. (In Millions) Tax at Statutory Rate Tax Exempt Income State Taxes, net Other 2004 2003 2002 $264.1 (14.5) 14.6 (14.5) $220.9 (14.2) 16.0 (14.9) $234.1 (11.1) 13.1 (14.2) Provision for Income Taxes on Continuing Operations $249.7 $207.8 $221.9 The components of the consolidated provision for in- come taxes for each of the three years ended December 31 are as follows: (In Millions) 2004 2003 2002 Current Tax Provision: Federal State Foreign Total Deferred Tax Provision: Federal State Total Provision for Income Taxes on Continuing Operations Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes on Discontinued Operations $115.8 3.2 34.2 153.2 77.2 19.3 96.5 $ 91.9 9.7 18.3 119.9 72.9 15.0 87.9 $ 95.3 7.8 25.1 128.2 81.4 12.3 93.7 $249.7 $207.8 $221.9 .6 (11.7) — Total Income Taxes $250.3 $196.1 $221.9 In addition to the amounts shown above, tax liabilities (benefits) have been recorded directly to stockholders’ equity for the following items: (In Millions) 2004 2003 2002 Current Tax Benefit for Employee Stock Options and Benefit Plans $(8.2) $(6.6) $(16.9) Deferred Tax Effect of Other Comprehensive Income (3.2) (9.3) 5.7 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 84 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements 21. Employee Benefits—Pension. A noncontributory qualified defined benefit pension plan covers sub- stantially all domestic employees of Northern Trust. Assets held by the plan consist primarily of listed stocks and corporate bonds. Northern Trust also maintains a noncontributory nonqualified pension plan for participants whose retirement benefit payments under the qualified plan are expected to exceed the limits imposed by federal tax law. Northern Trust has a nonqualified trust, referred to as a those “Rabbi” Trust, permitted in certain of its qualified plans. The primary purpose of the trust is to fund nonqualified retirement to fund benefits in excess of plan status benefits. This arrangement offers participants a degree of assurance for payment of benefits in excess of those permitted in the related qualified plans. The assets re- main subject to the claims of creditors and are not the property of they are ac- the employees. Therefore, counted for as corporate assets and are included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheet. The following tables set forth the status and the net periodic pension cost of the domestic qualified and nonqualified pension benefit plans for 2004 and 2003 based on a September 30 measurement date. Prior serv- ice costs established January 1, 2002 are being amortized on a straight-line basis over 11.0 years. ($ In Millions) Accumulated Benefit Obligation Projected Benefit Plan Assets at Fair Value Plan Assets Less Than Projected Benefit Obligations Unrecognized Net Loss Unrecognized Prior Service Cost (Benefit) Prepaid (Accrued) Pension Expense at September 30 Funding October to December Fourth Quarter Pension Cost Additional Minimum Liability at December 31 Prepaid (Accrued) Pension Expense at December 31 Weighted-Average Assumptions: Discount Rates Rate of Increase in Compensation Level Expected Long-Term Rate of Return on Assets net periodic pension expense ($ In Millions) Service Cost Interest Cost Expected Return on Plan Assets Amortization: Net Loss Prior Service Cost (Benefit) Curtailment Loss Net Periodic Pension Expense Weighted-Average Assumptions: Discount Rates Rate of Increase in Compensation Level Expected Long-Term Rate of Return on Assets September 30 Qualified Plan Nonqualified Plan 2004 2003 2004 2003 $343.6 $313.5 $ 50.9 $ 45.3 428.5 409.1 (19.4) 189.5 12.3 182.4 — (5.0) — 371.5 324.9 (46.6) 160.3 2.0 115.7 30.0 (3.2) — 62.5 — (62.5) 35.3 1.4 (25.8) .4 (2.0) (23.2) 54.5 — (54.5) 32.6 (2.3) (24.2) .3 (1.8) (19.3) $177.4 $142.5 $(50.6) $(45.0) 5.75% 3.60 8.75 6.00% 3.60 8.75 5.25% 3.60 N/A 5.50% 3.60 N/A Qualified Plan Nonqualified Plan 2004 2003 $ 21.6 23.1 (32.6) $ 17.7 20.3 (27.7) 2004 $ 2.0 3.1 N/A 2003 $ 2.0 2.9 N/A 7.9 .1 — 2.4 .1 .3 2.6 (.3) — 2.6 (.3) — $ 20.1 $ 13.1 $ 7.4 $ 7.2 6.00% 3.60 8.75 6.75% 3.60 8.75 5.50% 3.60 N/A 5.50% 3.60 N/A The pension expense for 2002 was $3.0 million and $7.0 million for the qualified and nonqualified plans, respectively. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 85 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements ch ange i n b enefi t obl iga tion (m ea sur ed as of september 30, 2 004 ) Qualified Plan Nonqualified Plan (In Millions) 2004 2003 2004 2003 Beginning Balance Service Cost Interest Cost Actuarial Loss Curtailment Benefit Plan Change Benefits Paid $371.5 21.6 23.1 47.9 — 10.5 (46.1) $291.5 17.7 20.3 73.9 (8.3) — (23.6) $54.5 2.0 3.1 5.2 — 3.3 (5.6) $50.9 2.0 2.9 2.5 — — (3.8) Ending Balance $428.5 $371.5 $62.5 $54.5 est im ated future be ne fi t pay m e nt s (In Millions) 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010-2014 Qualified Plan Nonqualified Plan $ 23.9 26.8 29.9 34.6 37.3 223.8 $ 7.5 8.1 7.4 7.8 4.6 29.0 change i n qualified plan assets (m ea sur ed as of september 30, 2 004 ) (In Millions) Fair Value of Assets at Beginning of Period Actual Return on Assets Employer Contribution Benefits Paid 2004 2003 $324.9 45.3 85.0 (46.1) $246.8 49.6 52.1 (23.6) Fair Value of Assets at End of Period $409.1 $324.9 The minimum required contribution for the quali- fied plan in 2005 is estimated to be zero. The maximum deductible contribution is estimated at $70 million. The allocation of the fair value of Northern Trust’s total pension plan assets as of September 30, 2004 and 2003, and the target allocation, by asset category, are as follows: Asset Category Equity Securities Debt Securities Other Total Target Allocation Actual– 2004 Actual– 2003 65.0% 25.0 10.0 67.3% 23.9 8.8 63.6% 23.7 12.7 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Northern Trust employs a total return investment strategy approach whereby a mix of equities and fixed income investments are used to maximize the long-term return of plan assets for a prudent level of risk. The in- tent of this strategy is to minimize plan expenses by outperforming plan liabilities over the long run. Risk tolerance is established through careful consideration of plan liabilities, plan funded status, and corporate finan- cial condition. Assets held consist primarily of com- mingled funds that invest primarily in a diversified blend of publicly traded equities, fixed income and some pri- vate equity investments. Furthermore, equity invest- ments are diversified across U.S. and non-U.S. stocks as well as growth, value and small and large capitalizations. Other assets such as private equity and hedge funds are used judiciously to enhance long-term returns while improving portfolio diversification. Derivatives may be used to gain market exposure in an efficient and timely manner; however, derivatives may not be used to lever- age the portfolio beyond the market value of the under- lying investments. Investment risk is measured and monitored on an ongoing basis through annual liability measurements, periodic asset/liability studies, and quar- terly investment portfolio reviews. Northern Trust employs a building block approach in determining the long-term rate of return for plan as- and long-term historical sets. Historical markets relationships between equities, fixed income and other asset classes are studied using the widely-accepted capital market principle that assets with higher volatility gen- erate a greater return over the long-run. Current market factors such as inflation and interest rates are evaluated before long-term capital market assumptions are de- termined. The long-term portfolio return is established, giving proper consideration to diversification and re- balancing. Peer data and historical returns are reviewed to check for reasonability and appropriateness. Based on this approach and the plan’s target asset allocation, the expected long-term rate of return on assets was set at 8.75%. Total assets in the “Rabbi” Trust related to the non- qualified pension plan at December 31, 2004 and 2003 amounted to $47.9 million and $38.7 million, re- spectively. A defined benefit and a defined contribution plan are maintained for the London Branch employees. At December 31, 2004, the fair value of assets and the pro- jected benefit obligation of the defined benefit plan ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 86 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements totaled $27.6 million and $30.4 million, respectively. At December 31, 2003, the fair value of assets and the pro- jected benefit obligation were $23.5 million and $26.1 million, respectively. Pension expense for 2004, 2003 and 2002 was $5.4 million, $4.5 million and $3.3 mil- lion, respectively. Thrift-Incentive Plan. The Corporation and its sub- sidiaries have a defined contribution Thrift-Incentive Plan covering substantially all employees. One half of the Corporation’s matching contribution was contingent upon meeting a predefined earnings target for the year. The estimated contribution to this plan is charged to employee benefits and totaled $17.5 million in 2004, $14.5 million in 2003 and $16.3 million in 2002. objectives. performance Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). In 2004, 2003 and 2002, the corporate contribution to the ESOP was equal to approximately 3%, 1% and 2%, respectively, of an eligible employee’s salary. Two-thirds of the 2004 contribution was based on Northern Trust exceeding predetermined ESOP compensation expense in 2004, 2003, and 2002 totaled $13.3 million, $6.1 million, and $9.9 million, respectively. Effective January 1, 2005, the ESOP was merged into the Thrift-Incentive Plan, with the ESOP shares separately maintained as the “Former ESOP Fund” of the Thrift- Incentive Plan. The Corporation’s contribution under the Thrift-Incentive Plan, as amended and restated, will include a guaranteed matching component and a corpo- rate performance-based component contingent upon meeting predetermined performance objectives. Other Postretirement Benefits. Northern Trust main- tains an unfunded postretirement health care plan. Em- ployees retiring at age 55 or older under the provisions of The Northern Trust Company Pension Plan who have attained 15 years of service are eligible for postretire- ment health care coverage. Effective January 1, 2003, the cost of this benefit is no longer subsidized by Northern Trust for new employee hires or employees who were under age 40 at December 31, 2002. The provisions of this plan may be changed further at the discretion of Northern Trust, which also reserves the right to termi- nate these benefits at any time. The following tables set forth the plan status at December 31, the net periodic postretirement benefit cost of the domestic postretirement health care plan for 2004 and 2003 and the change in the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation during 2004 and 2003. The transition obligation established January 1, 1993 is being amortized to expense over a twenty-year period. plan status (In Millions) Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation (APBO) Measured at September 30: Retirees and Dependents Actives Eligible for Benefits Actives Not Yet Eligible Total APBO Unamortized Transition Asset (Obligation) Unrecognized Net Loss Prior Service Cost Net Postretirement Benefit Liability 2004 2003 $ 31.8 10.1 25.2 67.1 (4.4) (33.6) 1.1 $ 23.3 8.1 18.5 49.9 (4.9) (17.7) 1.1 $ 30.2 $ 28.4 net periodic postretirement benef i t expense (In Millions) Service Cost Interest Cost Amortization Transition Obligation Net Loss Prior Service Cost Curtailment Loss Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Expense 2004 $ 1.5 2.9 .6 1.0 (.1) — 2003 $ 1.5 2.9 .6 .6 (.1) .2 $ 5.9 $ 5.7 change i n accumulated postretirement b e n e f i t o b l i ga t i o n (In Millions) Beginning Balance Service Cost Interest Cost Actuarial Loss Curtailment Gain Benefits Paid Ending Balance 2004 $ 49.9 1.5 2.9 16.9 — (4.1) $ 67.1 2003 $ 42.6 1.5 2.9 8.0 (1.7) (3.4) $ 49.9 estimate d future be ne fi t pay me nt s (In Millions) 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010-2014 Total Postretirement Medical Benefits Expected Prescription Drug Subsidy Amount $ 3.8 4.0 4.2 4.5 4.7 27.6 $ — .3 .3 .2 .2 1.0 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 87 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements Postretirement health care expense for 2002 was $4.5 million. The weighted average discount rate used in determin- ing the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was 5.75% at December 31, 2004 and 6.00% at December 31, 2003. For measurement purposes, a 9.5% annual in- crease in the cost of covered health care benefits was as- sumed for 2004. This rate is assumed to decrease to 5.5% in 2008 and remain at that level thereafter. The health care cost trend rate assumption has an effect on the amounts reported. For example, increasing or decreasing the assumed health care trend rate by one percentage point in each year would have the following effect. (In Millions) Effect on Total Service and Interest Cost Components Effect on Postretirement Benefit Obligation 1–Percentage Point Increase 1–Percentage Point Decrease $ — 1.1 $ — (1.0) The “Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003” (the Act) expands Medicare coverage, primarily by adding a voluntary pre- scription drug benefit for Medicare-eligibles starting in 2006. The Act provides employers currently sponsoring prescription drug programs for Medicare-eligibles with a range of options for coordinating with the new government-sponsored prescription drug program to potentially reduce program costs. These options include supplementing the government program on a secondary payer basis or accepting a direct subsidy from the government to support a portion of the cost of the em- ployer’s program. Northern Trust expects that certain drug benefits offered under its plan will qualify for the subsidy. As permitted by FSP 106-2, Northern Trust made a one-time election in the third quarter to account for the prescription drug subsidy retrospectively. This action resulted in a favorable impact on 2004 net periodic benefit expense for the medical post-retirement plan of $.2 million and on the Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation of $2.0 million. 22. Stock-Based Compensation Plans—A description of Northern Trust’s stock-based compensation is presented below. 2002 Stock Plan. Effective April 16, 2002, the Corpo- ration adopted the Northern Trust Corporation 2002 Stock Plan (the Plan) to replace the Northern Trust Corporation Amended 1992 Incentive Stock Plan (1992 Plan). The Plan is administered by the Compensation and Benefits Committee (Committee) of the Board of Directors. All employees of the Corporation and its sub- sidiaries and all directors of the Corporation are eligible to receive awards under the Plan. The Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock awards, stock units and performance shares. The total number of shares of the Corporation’s common stock authorized for issuance under the Plan is 22,000,000. As of De- cember 31, 2004, shares available for future grant under the plan totaled 11,292,132. The 1992 Plan expired by its terms on April 30, 2002 and no awards may be granted under the 1992 Plan after that date. The following description applies to awards under the Plan and the 1992 Plan, as applicable. Stock Options. Stock options consist of options to purchase common stock at purchase prices not less than 100% of the fair market value thereof on the date the option is granted. Options have a maximum ten-year life and generally vest and become exercisable in six months to four years after the date of grant. In addition, all op- tions may become exercisable upon a “change of con- trol” as defined in the Plan or the 1992 Plan. All options terminate at such time as determined by the Committee and as provided in the terms and conditions of the re- spective option grants. Stock and Stock Unit Awards. Stock or stock unit awards can be granted by the Committee to participants which entitle them to receive a payment in cash or Northern Trust Corporation common stock under the terms of the Plan or the 1992 Plan and such other terms and conditions as the Committee deems appropriate. Total expense applicable to stock and stock unit awards including dividend equivalents was $14.0 million in 2004, $14.7 million in 2003 and $13.4 million in 2002. Stock and stock unit grants totaled 284,661 in 2004, 242,777 in 2003 and 256,264 in 2002, with a weighted average grant-date fair value of $48.92, $32.68 and $50.92, respectively. As of December 31, 2004, restricted stock awards and stock units outstanding totaled 1,428,806 shares, of which 269,277 shares are fully vested with distribution deferred. These shares generally vest, ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 88 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements subject to continuing employment, over a period of one to nine years. Performance Shares. Under the performance share provisions, participants are entitled to have each award credited to an account maintained for them if established performance goals are achieved. Distribution of the award is then made after vesting. The last grant of performance shares was in 1998 and all shares were vested as of December 31, 2003. Accordingly, there was no compensation expense for performance shares in 2004. Compensation expense for performance shares totaled $5.4 million in 2003 and $10.6 million in 2002. A summary of the status of stock options under the Plan and the 1992 Plan at December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 and changes during the years then ended is pre- sented in the table below. Options Outstanding, January 1 Granted ($39.11 to $49.12 per share in 2004) Exercised ($9.42 to $45.16 per share in 2004) Cancelled Options Outstanding, December 31 Options Exercisable, December 31 2004 2003 2002 Weighted Average Exercise Price $44.04 48.97 21.87 51.48 $45.53 $46.73 Shares 23,447,771 2,589,200 (1,757,845) (820,213) 23,458,913 17,408,756 Weighted Average Exercise Price $45.15 32.72 18.96 50.23 $44.04 $43.96 Shares 20,559,945 5,036,605 (1,505,363) (643,416) 23,447,771 17,154,121 Weighted Average Exercise Price $41.27 52.60 16.01 56.37 $45.15 $39.11 Shares 17,987,455 4,493,524 (1,441,501) (479,533) 20,559,945 14,523,937 The following is a summary of outstanding and exercisable options under the Plan and the 1992 Plan at December 31, 2004. $ 9.42 to $20.00 per share $20.01 to $35.00 per share $35.01 to $50.00 per share $50.01 to $65.00 per share $65.01 to $83.47 per share Options Outstanding Number Outstanding 1,684,249 7,193,577 5,614,354 3,860,233 5,106,500 Exercisable 1,684,249 4,986,516 3,062,991 2,568,500 5,106,500 Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Weighted Average Exercise Price 1.3 5.8 6.3 7.0 5.3 $14.90 32.21 46.49 52.71 69.41 Director Stock Awards. In January 2000, each non- employee director received a grant of 2,400 stock units under the 1992 Plan, with 800 stock units vesting on election or re-election as a director of the Corporation in each of the years 2000, 2001 and 2002. In January 2003, each non-employee director received a grant of 2,400 stock units under the Plan, with 800 units vesting on election or re-election as a director of the Corporation in each of the years 2003, 2004 and 2005. Directors may elect to defer the payment of their annual stock unit grant and cash-based compensation until termination of services as director. Amounts deferred are converted into stock units representing shares of common stock of the Corporation. Distributions of deferred stock units the stock unit are made in stock. Distributions of account that relate to cash-based compensation are made in cash based on the fair value of the stock units at the time of distribution. Other Stock-Based Compensation Arrangements. Com- pensation expense related to restricted shares granted in conjunction with an acquisition totaled $.2 million in 2003 and $2.0 million in 2002. There were no restricted shares outstanding as of December 31, 2004 or 2003. in- 23. Cash-Based Compensation Plans—Various centive plans provide for cash incentives and bonuses to selected employees based upon accomplishment of cor- porate net income objectives, business unit goals and individual performance. The estimated contributions to ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 89 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements these plans are charged to compensation expense and totaled $113.3 million in 2004, $89.6 million in 2003 and $84.8 million in 2002. 24. Contingent Liabilities—In the normal course of business, the Corporation and its subsidiaries are rou- tinely defendants in or parties to a number of pending and threatened legal actions, including actions brought on behalf of various classes of claimants, regulatory mat- ters, and challenges from tax authorities regarding the amount of taxes due. In certain of these actions and proceedings, claims for substantial monetary damages or adjustments to recorded tax liabilities are asserted. In view of the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of such matters, the Corporation cannot state what the eventual outcome of these matters will be; however, based on current knowledge and after consultation with legal counsel, management does not believe that judg- ments or settlements, if any, arising from pending or threatened legal actions, regulatory matters or challenges from tax authorities, either individually or in the ag- gregate, would have a material adverse effect on the con- the solidated financial position or Corporation, although they could have a material effect on operating results for a particular period. liquidity of In 2003, a putative class action was filed against Northern Trust Bank of California N.A. seeking class- wide reimbursement, with interest and punitive dam- ages, for approximately 300 trust accounts that were allegedly charged fees in excess of fee provisions in the underlying trust documents. Virtually all of the trust accounts in the putative class were purchased in 1992 by the California bank from Trust Services of America, Inc., then a subsidiary of CalFed. On August 10, 2004, the Corporation announced that the California bank had entered into a settlement in principle to resolve the putative class action. During the fourth quarter of 2004, the court preliminarily approved the settlement. The final settlement approval hearing is scheduled for March 2005. Upon final approval of the settlement, the Cal- ifornia bank will pay approximately $21 million. The settlement, including estimated associated costs, resulted in a third quarter 2004 pre-tax charge of $17.0 million. One subsidiary of the Corporation was named as a defendant in several Enron-related class action suits that in the were consolidated under a single complaint Federal District Court for the Southern District of Texas (Houston). Individual participants in the employee pen- sion benefit plans sponsored by Enron Corp. sued vari- ous corporate entities and individuals, including The Northern Trust Company (Bank) in its capacity as the former directed trustee of the Enron Corp. Savings Plan and former service-provider for the Enron Corp. Em- ployee Stock Ownership Plan. The lawsuit makes claims, inter alia, for breach of fiduciary duty to the plan partic- ipants, and seeks equitable relief and monetary damages in an unspecified amount against the defendants. On September 30, 2003, the court denied the Bank’s motion to dismiss the complaint as a matter of law. In an Amended Consolidated Complaint filed on January 2, 2004, plaintiffs continue to assert claims against the Bank and other defendants under the Employee Retire- ment Income Security Act of 1974, seeking a finding that defendants are liable to restore to the benefit plans and the plaintiffs hundreds of millions of dollars of losses al- legedly caused by defendants’ alleged breaches of fidu- ciary duty. The trial date currently is scheduled for fall 2006. The Corporation and the Bank will continue to defend this action vigorously. In June 2003, after con- ducting an extensive investigation, which included the Bank and NTRC, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) filed a civil action against numerous parties charging that they violated their obligations to the Enron plan participants. The DOL did not name any Northern Trust entity or employee as a defendant in its suit. In another Enron-related matter, in November and December 2003, Enron as debtor-in-possession filed two lawsuits seeking to recover for its bankruptcy estate more than $1 billion it paid in the fall of 2001 to buy back its commercial paper. Enron claims that the money it paid to buy back its commercial paper approximately six weeks prior to its bankruptcy filing represented “preference” payments and “fraudulent transfers” that can be reversed with the money going back to Enron. Since the Bank sold approximately $197 million of this Enron commercial paper that it held for some of its clients, the Bank and those clients are among scores of defendants named in these complaints. The Corporation and the Bank will defend these actions vigorously. The IRS has challenged the Corporation’s tax posi- tion related to certain investments made in structured leasing transactions. The Corporation believes that its tax position is appropriate based on its interpretation of the tax regulations and case law governing these trans- ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 90 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements actions; a court or other judicial authority, however, could disagree. The Corporation will continue to defend its position vigorously. 25. Derivative Financial Instruments—Northern Trust is a party to various derivative financial instruments that are used in the normal course of business as part of its asset/liability management activities; to meet the risk management needs of its clients; and as part of its trad- ing activity for its own account. These instruments in- clude foreign exchange contracts and various interest and credit risk management instruments. The major risk associated with these instruments is that interest or foreign exchange rates could change in an unanticipated manner, resulting in higher interest costs or a loss in the underlying value of the instrument. These risks are mitigated by establishing limits for risk manage- ment positions, monitoring the level of actual positions taken against such established limits, monitoring the level of any interest rate sensitivity gaps created by such posi- tions, and using hedging techniques. When establishing position limits, market liquidity and volatility, as well as experience in each market, are all taken into account. The estimated credit risk associated with these instruments relates to the failure of the counterparty to pay based on the contractual terms of the agreement, and is generally limited to the gross unrealized market value gains on these instruments. The amount of credit risk will increase or decrease during the lives of the in- struments as interest or foreign exchange rates fluctuate. This risk is controlled by limiting such activity to an approved list of counterparties and by subjecting such activity to the same credit and quality controls as are fol- lowed in lending and investment activities. Foreign Exchange Contracts are agreements to ex- change specific amounts of currencies at a future date, at a specified rate of exchange. Foreign exchange contracts are entered into primarily to meet the foreign exchange risk management needs of clients. Foreign exchange contracts are also used for trading purposes and asset/ liability management. Interest Rate Swap Contracts involve the exchange of fixed and floating rate interest payment obligations with- out the exchange of the underlying principal amounts. Credit Default Swaps are contracts entered into by Northern Trust with an external third party where the external party assumes credit risk exposure related to a issued by specific commercial loan or commitment Northern Trust by agreeing to pay Northern Trust in the event of bankruptcy, failure to pay, or restructuring. In return, Northern Trust agrees to pay a fee to the third party to transfer the related credit default risk. Interest Rate Protection Contracts are agreements that enable clients to transfer, modify or reduce their interest rate risk. As a seller of interest rate protection, Northern Trust receives a fee at the outset of the agree- ment and then assumes the risk of an unfavorable change in interest rates. Northern Trust offsets this as- sumed interest rate risk by entering into an offsetting position with an outside counterparty. Northern Trust also purchases interest rate protection contracts for as- set/liability management. Exchange-Traded Option Contracts grant the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to purchase or sell at a specified price, a stated number of units of an under- lying financial instrument, at a future date. The following table shows the contractual/notional amounts of risk management instruments. The notional amounts of risk management instruments do not repre- sent credit risk, and are not recorded in the consolidated balance sheet. They are used merely to express the vol- ume of the activity. Credit risk is limited to the positive market value of the derivative financial instrument, which is significantly less than the notional amount, and is shown as the asset amounts in the Fair Values of Financial Instruments table on page 95. risk management instruments (In Millions) Asset/Liability Management: Foreign Exchange Contracts Interest Rate Swap Contracts Credit Default Swaps Client-Related and Trading: Foreign Exchange Contracts Interest Rate Protection Contracts Purchased Sold Interest Rate Swap Contracts Contractual/ Notional Amounts December 31 2004 2003 $ 652.5 510.5 97.5 $ 160.9 411.9 68.8 40,502.1 28,385.1 14.6 14.6 299.0 15.2 15.2 257.9 Asset/Liability Management Instruments. Fair Value Hedge Designations. Northern Trust may desig- nate certain derivatives as hedges of specific fixed rate assets or liabilities on its balance sheet. The risk management policy for such hedges is to reduce or eliminate the exposure to changes in the value of the ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 91 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements hedged assets or liabilities due to a specified risk. As of December 31, 2004, certain interest rate swaps were des- ignated and qualified as fair value hedges against changes in LIBOR interest rates for specific fixed rate agency and asset-backed securities. There was no ineffectiveness in fair value hedges through December 31, 2004. Cash Flow Hedge Designations. Certain derivatives may be designated as hedges against exposure to varia- bility in expected future cash flows attributable to particular risks, such as fluctuations in foreign exchange or interest rates. Northern Trust currently uses cash flow hedges to reduce or eliminate the exposure to changes in foreign exchange and LIBOR interest rates. As of De- cember 31, 2004, certain forward foreign exchange con- tracts were designated and qualified as cash flow hedges against changes in certain forecasted foreign denomi- nated revenue and expenditure transactions. It is esti- mated that a net gain of $.5 million will be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months. The maximum length of time over which these hedges will exist is 15 months. Cash flow ineffectiveness was negligible through December 31, 2004. Net Investment Hedge Designations. Northern Trust has designated specific forward foreign currency con- tracts as hedges against foreign currency exposure for net investments in foreign affiliates. For the year ended December 31, 2004, a net loss of $.9 million was re- corded in accumulated other comprehensive income. Other Derivatives not Designated as Hedges. For- ward foreign exchange contracts were used to reduce exposure to fluctuations in the dollar value of capital investments in foreign subsidiaries and from foreign currency assets and obligations. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on such contracts are recognized as a component of other operating income. Credit default swaps are used to mitigate exposure to a borrower’s in- ability to pay on their loan obligation or other credit re- lated event. Credit default swaps are adjusted to their fair market value each quarter with gains or losses re- corded as adjustments to income for that period. Client and Trading-Related Derivative Financial Instruments. Net revenue associated with client and trading-related interest rate derivative financial instru- ments totaled $.5 million, $1.7 million and $.1 million during 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. The majority of these revenues are related to interest rate swaps and interest rate protection agreements. Sheet Financial 26. Off-Balance Instruments— Commitments and Letters of Credit. Northern Trust, in the normal course of business, enters into various types of commitments and issues letters of credit to meet the liquidity and credit enhancement needs of its clients. Credit risk is the principal risk associated with these in- struments. The contractual amounts of these instru- ments represent the credit risk should the instrument be fully drawn upon and the client defaults. To control the credit risk associated with entering into commitments and issuing letters of credit, Northern Trust subjects such activities to the same credit quality and monitoring controls as its lending activities. Commitments and letters of credit consist of the fol- lowing: Legally Binding Commitments to Extend Credit gen- erally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses. Since a significant portion of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily repre- sent future loans or liquidity requirements. Bankers Acceptances obligate Northern Trust, in the event of default by the counterparty, to reimburse the holder of the acceptance. Commercial Letters of Credit are instruments issued by Northern Trust on behalf of its clients that authorize a third party (the beneficiary) to draw drafts up to a stipulated amount under the specified terms and con- ditions of the agreement. Commercial letters of credit are issued primarily to facilitate international trade. Standby Letters of Credit obligate Northern Trust to meet certain financial obligations of its clients, if, under the contractual terms of the agreement, the clients are unable to do so. These instruments are primarily issued to support public and private financial commitments, including commercial paper, bond financing, initial margin requirements on futures exchanges and similar transactions. Certain standby letters of credit have been secured with cash deposits or participated to others. Northern Trust is obligated to meet the entire financial obligation of these agreements and in certain cases is able to recover the amounts paid through recourse against cash deposits or other participants. Northern Trust’s recorded liability for standby letters of credit, re- flecting the obligation it has undertaken and measured as the amount of unamortized fees on these instruments, totaled $4.5 million and $4.4 million at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 92 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements The following table shows the contractual amounts of commitments and letters of credit. c o m m i t m e n t s an d l e t t e r s o f c r e d i t (In Millions) Legally Binding Commitments to Extend Credit* Commercial Letters of Credit Standby Letters of Credit: Corporate Industrial Revenue Other December 31 2004 2003 $16,247.4 32.1 $16,541.6 26.1 910.9 1,175.8 606.6 617.6 1,286.5 617.2 $ 2,693.3 Total Standby Letters of Credit** $ 2,521.3 *These amounts exclude $496.5 million and $522.2 million of commit- ments participated to others at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. **These amounts include $294.9 million and $271.1 million of standby letters of credit secured by cash deposits or participated to others as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The weighted average ma- turity of standby letters of credit was 19 months at December 31, 2004 and 20 months at December 31, 2003. Other Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments. As part of securities custody activities and at the direction of trust clients, Northern Trust lends securities owned by clients to borrowers who are reviewed and approved by the Credit Policy Credit Approval Committee. In con- nection with these activities, Northern Trust has issued certain indemnifications against loss resulting from the bankruptcy of the borrower of securities. The borrowing party is required to fully collateralize securities received with cash, marketable securities, or irrevocable standby letters of credit. As securities are loaned, collateral is maintained at a minimum of 100 percent of the fair value of the securities plus accrued interest, with revaluation of the collateral on a daily basis. The amount of securities loaned as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 subject to indemnification was $112.7 billion and $74.0 billion, respectively. Because of the borrower’s require- ment borrowed, management believes that the exposure to credit loss from this activity is remote. collateralize securities fully to The Bank is a participating member of various cash, securities and foreign exchange clearing and settlement organizations such as The Depository Trust Company in New York. It participates in these organizations on be- half of its clients and on its own behalf as a result of its own investment and trading activities. A wide variety of cash and securities transactions are settled through these organizations, including those involving obligations of states and political subdivisions, asset-backed securities, commercial paper, dollar placements and securities is- sued by the Government National Mortgage Association. As a result of its participation in cash, securities and foreign exchange clearing and settlement organizations, the Bank could be responsible for a pro rata share of cer- tain credit-related losses arising out of the clearing activ- ities. The method in which such losses would be shared by the clearing members is stipulated in each clearing organ- ization’s membership agreement. Credit exposure related to these agreements varies from day to day, primarily as a result of fluctuations in the volume of transactions cleared through the organizations. The estimated credit exposure at December 31, 2004 and 2003 was $64 million and $67 million, respectively, based on the membership agreements and clearing volume for those days. Controls related to these clearing transactions are closely monitored to protect the assets of Northern Trust and its clients. and loans 27. Pledged and Restricted Assets—Certain of Northern Trust’s subsidiaries, as required or permitted by law, pledge assets to secure public and trust deposits, re- purchase agreements and for other purposes. On totaling securities December 31, 2004, $11.8 billion ($5.3 billion of U.S. Government and government sponsored agency securities, $843.0 million of obligations of states and political subdivisions and $5.7 billion of loans and other securities), were pledged. Collateral required for these purposes totaled $6.7 billion. Included in the total pledged assets is the fair value of $2.8 billion of available for sale securities which were pledged as collateral for agreements to repurchase securities sold transactions. The secured parties to these transactions have the right to repledge or sell these securities. Northern Trust is permitted to repledge or sell collat- eral accepted from agreements to resell securities pur- chased transactions. The total fair value of accepted collateral as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 was $592.5 million and $407.2 million, respectively. There was no repledged collateral as of December 31, 2004. The fair value of repledged collateral was $50.4 million as of De- cember 31, 2003. Repledged collateral was used in other agreements to repurchase securities sold transactions. Deposits maintained at the Federal Reserve Bank to meet reserve requirements averaged $293.8 million in 2004 and $605.0 million in 2003. 28. Restrictions on Subsidiary Dividends and Loans or Advances—Provisions of state and federal banking laws restrict the amount of dividends that can be paid to the Corporation by its banking subsidiaries. Under appli- cable state and federal laws, no dividends may be paid in an amount greater than the net profits (as defined) then on hand, subject to other applicable provisions of law. In addition, prior approval from the relevant federal bank- ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 93 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements ing regulator is required if dividends declared by any of the Corporation’s banking subsidiaries in any calendar year will exceed its net profits for that year, combined with its retained net profits for the preceding two years. Based on these regulations, the Corporation’s banking subsidiaries, without regulatory approval, could declare dividends during 2005 equal to their 2005 eligible net profits (as defined) plus $296.9 million. The ability of each banking subsidiary to pay dividends to the Corpo- ration may be further restricted as a result of regulatory policies and guidelines relating to dividend payments and capital adequacy. State and federal laws limit the transfer of funds by a banking subsidiary to the Corporation and certain of its affiliates in the form of loans or extensions of credit, in- vestments or purchases of assets. Transfers of this kind to the Corporation or a nonbanking subsidiary by a banking subsidiary are each limited to 10% of the bank- ing subsidiary’s capital and surplus with respect to each affiliate and to 20% in the aggregate, and are also subject to certain collateral requirements. These transactions, as well as other transactions between a banking subsidiary and the Corporation or its affiliates, must also be on terms substantially the same as, or at least as favorable as, those prevailing at the time for comparable trans- actions with non-affiliated companies or, in the absence of transactions, on terms, or under circumstances, including credit standards, that would be offered to, or would apply to, non-affiliated companies. comparable 29. Fair Value of Financial Instruments—SFAS No. 107, “Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” requires disclosure of the estimated fair value of certain financial instruments. Considerable judgment is required to interpret market data when computing estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented are not necessarily indicative of the amounts Northern Trust could have realized in a market exchange. The information provided below should not be in- terpreted as an estimate of the fair value of Northern Trust since the disclosures, in accordance with SFAS No. 107, exclude the values of nonfinancial assets and li- abilities, as well as a wide range of franchise, relation- ship, and intangible values, which are integral to a full assessment of the Corporation’s consolidated financial position. The use of different assumptions and/or estimation methods may have a material effect on the computation of estimated fair values. Therefore, comparisons between Northern Trust’s disclosures and those of other financial institutions may not be meaningful. The following methods and assumptions were used in estimating the fair values of the financial instruments: Securities. Fair values of securities were based on quoted market values, when available. If quoted market values were not available, fair values were based on quoted market values for comparable instruments. Loans (not including lease financing receivables). The fair values of one-to-four family residential mort- gages were based on quoted market prices of similar loans sold, adjusted for differences in loan character- istics. The fair values of the remainder of the loan portfolio were estimated using a discounted cash flow method in which the discount rate used was the rate at which Northern Trust would have originated the loan had it been originated as of the financial statement date, giving effect to current economic conditions on loan collectibility. Savings Certificates, Other Time, Foreign Offices Time Deposits and Other Borrowings. The fair values of these instruments were estimated using a discounted cash flow method that incorporated market interest rates. Senior Notes, Subordinated Debt and Floating Rate Capital Debt. Fair values were based on quoted market prices, when available. If quoted market prices were not available, fair values were based on quoted market prices for comparable instruments. Financial Guarantees and Loan Commitments. The fair values of financial guarantees and loan commit- ments represent the amount of unamortized fees on these instruments. Derivative Financial Instruments. The fair values of derivative instruments were estimated using market prices, pricing models, or quoted market prices of financial instruments with similar characteristics. Financial Instruments Valued at Carrying Value. Due to their short maturity, the respective carrying instruments approximated values of certain financial their fair values. These financial instruments include cash and due from banks; money market assets; custom- ers’ acceptance liability; trust security settlement receiv- ables; federal funds purchased; securities sold under agreements to repurchase; commercial paper; certain other borrowings; and liability on acceptances. The fair values required to be disclosed for demand, savings, and money market deposits pursuant to SFAS No. 107 must equal the amounts disclosed in the con- solidated balance sheet, even though such deposits are typically priced at a premium in banking industry con- solidations. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 94 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements Fair Values of Financial Instruments. The following table summarizes the fair values of financial instruments. (In Millions) Assets Cash and Due from Banks Money Market Assets Securities: Available for Sale Held to Maturity Trading Account Loans (excluding Leases) Net of Credit Loss Reserve: Held to Maturity Held for Sale Customers’ Acceptance Liability Trust Security Settlement Receivables Liabilities Deposits: Demand, Savings and Money Market Savings Certificates, Other Time and Foreign Offices Time Federal Funds Purchased Repurchase Agreements Commercial Paper Other Borrowings Senior Notes Subordinated Debt Floating Rate Capital Debt Liability on Acceptances Financial Guarantees Loan Commitments Derivative Instruments Asset/Liability Management: Foreign Exchange Contracts Assets Liabilities Interest Rate Swap Contracts Assets Liabilities Credit Default Swaps Client-Related and Trading: Foreign Exchange Contracts Assets Liabilities Interest Rate Swap Contracts Assets Liabilities December 31 2004 2003 Book Value Fair Value Book Value Fair Value $ 2,052.5 13,167.5 $ 2,052.5 13,167.5 $ 1,595.9 9,565.1 $ 1,595.9 9,565.1 7,918.9 1,120.2 2.6 7,918.9 1,156.6 2.6 16,589.9 .3 2.0 148.9 14,327.6 16,730.0 1,018.3 2,847.9 145.4 3,177.0 200.0 850.0 276.3 2.0 4.5 6.2 22.6 43.9 — 7.1 .6 941.6 921.2 16.0 13.9 16,710.7 .3 2.0 148.9 14,327.6 16,729.0 1,018.3 2,847.9 145.4 3,269.0 199.4 878.7 275.8 2.0 4.5 6.2 22.6 43.9 — 7.1 .6 941.6 921.2 16.0 13.9 8,422.4 1,041.5 7.4 16,435.5 1.1 11.2 170.6 12,869.9 13,400.1 2,629.4 1,827.8 142.3 3,677.0 350.0 850.0 276.2 11.2 4.4 7.8 5.0 4.5 .6 9.5 .3 892.0 858.4 4.2 2.3 8,422.4 1,081.6 7.4 16,660.3 1.1 11.2 170.6 12,869.9 13,421.9 2,629.4 1,827.8 142.3 3,823.0 363.5 921.8 275.9 11.2 4.4 7.8 5.0 4.5 .6 9.5 .3 892.0 858.4 4.2 2.3 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 95 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements 30. Business Units and Related Information— Information regarding the Corporation’s major business units is contained in the Results of Operations tables in- cluded in the section titled Business Unit Reporting be- ginning on page 36 and is incorporated herein by reference. The operations of Northern Trust are managed on a business unit basis and include components of both domestic and foreign source income and assets. Foreign source income and assets are not separately identified in its internal management reporting system. However, Northern Trust is required to disclose foreign activities based on the domicile of the customer. Due to the com- plex and integrated nature of its foreign and domestic activities, it is impossible to segregate with precision revenues, expenses and assets between its U.S. and foreign-domiciled customers. Therefore, certain sub- jective estimates and assumptions have been made to allocate revenues, expenses and assets between domestic and international operations as described below. Northern Trust’s international activities are centered in the global custody, treasury activities, foreign ex- and commercial change, investment management banking businesses of the Bank, three foreign bank branches, a UK incorporated bank subsidiary, one Edge Act subsidiary, foreign subsidiaries located in Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan and the UK, Northern Trust Global Advisors, Inc., and Northern Trust Bank of Florida N.A. Net income from international operations includes the direct net income contributions of foreign branches, foreign subsidiaries and the Edge Act sub- sidiary. The Bank and Northern Trust Bank of Florida N.A. international profit contributions reflect direct sal- ary and other expenses of the business units, plus ex- pense allocations for interest, occupancy, overhead and the provision for credit losses. For purposes of this dis- closure, all foreign exchange profits have been allocated to international operations. Interest expense is allocated to international operations based on specifically matched or pooled funding. Allocations of indirect non- interest expenses related to international activities are not significant but, when made, are based on various methods such as time, space and number of employees. The table below summarizes international perform- ance based on the domicile of the primary obligor with- out regard to guarantors or the location of collateral. distribution of total assets and operating performance (In Millions) 2004 International Domestic Total 2003 International Domestic Total 2002 International Domestic Total *Operating Income is comprised of net interest income and noninterest income. Total Assets Operating Income* Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes Net Income $14,539.8 30,736.9 $45,276.7 $10,772.5 30,677.7 $41,450.2 $ 9,774.7 29,703.5 $39,478.2 $ 507.5 1,764.5 $2,272.0 $ 402.0 1,688.4 $2,090.4 $ 312.5 1,754.0 $2,066.5 $231.5 523.0 $754.5 $163.8 467.3 $631.1 $148.5 520.5 $669.0 $144.5 361.1 $505.6 $102.2 302.6 $404.8 $ 92.6 354.5 $447.1 31. Regulatory Capital Requirements—Northern Trust and its subsidiary banks are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal bank regulatory authorities. Under these requirements, banks must maintain specific ratios of total and tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets and of tier 1 capital to average quarterly assets in order to be classified as “well capitalized.” The regulatory capital requirements impose certain restrictions upon banks that meet minimum capital requirements but are not “well capitalized” and obligate the federal bank regulatory authorities to take “prompt corrective action” with respect to banks that do ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 96 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements not maintain such minimum ratios. Such prompt correc- tive action could have a direct material effect on a bank’s financial statements. As of December 31, 2004, each of Northern’s sub- sidiary banks had capital ratios above the level required for classification as a “well capitalized” institution and had not received any regulatory notification of a lower classification. There are no conditions or events since that date that management believes have adversely af- fected the capital categorization of any subsidiary bank for these purposes. The table below summarizes the risk-based capital amounts and ratios for Northern Trust and for each of its subsidiary banks whose net income for 2004 exceeded 10% of the consolidated total. ($ In Millions) As of December 31, 2004 Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Consolidated The Northern Trust Company Northern Trust Bank of Florida N.A. Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Consolidated The Northern Trust Company Northern Trust Bank of Florida N.A. Tier 1 Capital (to Fourth Quarter Average Assets) Consolidated The Northern Trust Company Northern Trust Bank of Florida N.A. As of December 31, 2003 Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Consolidated The Northern Trust Company Northern Trust Bank of Florida N.A. Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Consolidated The Northern Trust Company Northern Trust Bank of Florida N.A. Tier 1 Capital (to Fourth Quarter Average Assets) Consolidated The Northern Trust Company Northern Trust Bank of Florida N.A. Actual Minimum to Qualify as Well Capitalized Amount Ratio Amount Ratio $4,037 2,874 406 3,331 2,210 385 3,331 2,210 385 $3,892 2,719 403 3,082 1,950 384 3,082 1,950 384 13.3% 11.9 11.0 $3,033 2,405 369 10.0% 10.0 10.0 11.0 9.2 10.4 7.6 6.1 8.0 1,820 1,443 222 2,202 1,802 241 6.0 6.0 6.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 14.0% 12.4 11.4 $2,788 2,198 353 10.0% 10.0 10.0 11.1 8.9 10.9 7.6 5.9 8.3 1,673 1,319 212 2,040 1,662 231 6.0 6.0 6.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 The bank regulatory authorities of several nations, in- dividually and through the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (Basel Committee), are considering changes to the risk-based capital adequacy framework that could affect the capital guidelines applicable to financial hold- ing companies and banks. The Basel Committee published the final language of the new Basel Capital Accord (BCA) in June, 2004. Implementation of the BCA capital adequacy framework in the United States is scheduled to take place by year-end 2007. U.S. regu- latory agencies have issued draft language for the rules related to implementation of the BCA, and are expected to issue final rules in 2006. The Corporation is monitor- ing the status and progress of the proposed rules and has over several years been engaged in preparing to qualify for the approaches to calculating minimum regulatory capital under the BCA that U.S. regulators have pro- posed to adopt. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 97 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements 32. Northern Trust Corporation (Corporation only)—Condensed financial information is presented below. Invest- ments in wholly-owned subsidiaries are carried on the equity method of accounting. condensed balance sheet (In Millions) Assets Cash on Deposit with Subsidiary Bank Time Deposits with Banks Securities Investments in Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries–Banks –Nonbank Loans–Nonbank Subsidiaries –Other Buildings and Equipment Other Assets Total Assets Liabilities Commercial Paper Long-Term Debt Other Liabilities Total Liabilities Stockholders’ Equity Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity condensed statement of income (In Millions) Operating Income Dividends–Bank Subsidiaries –Nonbank Subsidiaries Intercompany Interest and Other Charges Interest and Other Income Total Operating Income Operating Expenses Interest Expense Other Operating Expenses Total Operating Expenses Income before Income Taxes and Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiaries Benefit for Income Taxes Income before Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiaries Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiaries–Banks –Nonbank Net Income Net Income Applicable to Common Stock December 31 2004 2003 $ .1 275.8 74.3 3,077.3 184.5 — — 3.5 271.9 $ .1 296.3 84.9 2,802.6 171.5 — .2 3.5 257.6 $3,887.4 $3,616.7 $ 145.4 284.6 161.8 591.8 3,295.6 $ 142.3 284.5 134.6 561.4 3,055.3 $3,887.4 $3,616.7 For the Year Ended December 31 2004 2003 2002 $202.5 24.3 3.8 4.3 234.9 7.8 12.0 19.8 215.1 11.6 226.7 274.1 4.8 $505.6 $505.6 $384.5 11.2 2.7 1.7 400.1 7.0 10.7 17.7 382.4 9.5 391.9 22.5 (9.6) $404.8 $404.1 $234.5 8.7 3.3 (13.7) 232.8 9.5 7.1 16.6 216.2 18.4 234.6 206.6 5.9 $447.1 $444.9 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 98 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION notes to consolidated financial statements condensed statement of cash flows (In Millions) Operating Activities: Net Income Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiaries Increase in Accrued Income Decrease in Prepaid Expenses Other, net For the Year Ended December 31 2004 2003 2002 $ 505.6 $ 404.8 $ 447.1 (278.9) — .5 34.7 261.9 20.4 (18.5) 13.5 15.0 (13.0) — .2 (36.9) (19.3) 3.1 — (147.6) (167.0) — 35.4 33.5 (242.6) (12.9) — .5 22.3 414.7 (70.4) (4.5) — 6.2 (25.7) 6.3 .7 (4.5) (91.9) (1.3) (120.0) (109.9) (149.9) (.8) 25.4 33.7 (322.8) (212.5) (.1) .6 33.5 268.6 (32.0) (5.9) 8.0 — (14.6) 6.5 .2 .5 (37.3) 5.9 — (139.4) (150.5) (2.3) 19.8 35.2 (231.3) — .1 .1 — .1 .1 — .1 .1 $ $ $ tody, and trust services, and had approximately $68 bil- lion in funds under administration, $31 billion in cus- tody and $34 billion in trust assets based on market values as of December 31, 2004. In connection with the acquisition, Northern Trust entered into a multi-year agreement to continue to provide services to Baring As- set Management, which currently represents approx- imately 20% of the revenues of FSG. The agreement is subject to applicable regulatory approvals and other cus- tomary closing conditions, and is expected to close on or around March 31, 2005. Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Investing Activities: Net (Increase) Decrease in Time Deposits with Banks Purchases of Securities Sales of Securities Proceeds from Maturity and Redemption of Securities Net Increase in Capital Investments in Subsidiaries Net Decrease in Loans to Subsidiaries Net Decrease in Other Loans Other, net Net Cash Used in Investing Activities Financing Activities: Net Increase (Decrease) in Commercial Paper Redemption of Preferred Stock Treasury Stock Purchased Cash Dividends Paid on Common Stock Cash Dividends Paid on Preferred Stock Net Proceeds from Stock Options Other, net Net Cash Used in Financing Activities Net Change in Cash on Deposit with Subsidiary Bank Cash on Deposit with Subsidiary Bank at Beginning of Year Cash on Deposit with Subsidiary Bank at End of Year 33. Definitive Agreement—On November 22, 2004, Northern Trust executed a definitive agreement with Baring Asset Management Holdings Limited and its pa- rent, ING Group N.V., (Netherlands) to acquire their Financial Services Group (FSG) for approximately 260 million British pounds Sterling (approximately $500 million based on an exchange rate of 1.93 as of De- cember 31, 2004). The purchase price is subject to adjustment 120 days post closing to reflect changes in net assets, revenues, and other stipulations. FSG is a fund services group that offers fund administration, cus- ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 99 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION report of independent registered public accounting firm to the stockholders and board of directors of northern trust corporation: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Northern Trust Corporation and subsidiaries (Northern Trust) as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2004. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Northern Trust’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Northern Trust Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2004, in conformity with generally accepted U.S. accounting principles. We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of Northern Trust’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, based on criteria established in “Internal Control—Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 14, 2005 expressed an unqualified opinion on management’s assessment of, and the effective operation of, internal control over financial reporting. chicago, illinois february 14, 2005 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 100 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION consolidated financial statistics quarterly financial data ₍unaudited₎ 2004 2003 Statement of Income ($ In Millions Except Per Share Information) Trust Fees Other Noninterest Income Net Interest Income Interest Income Interest Expense Net Interest Income Provision for Credit Losses Noninterest Expenses Provision for Income Taxes Income from Continuing Operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Net Income Net Income Applicable to Common Stock Per Common Share Net Income–Basic –Diluted Average Balance Sheet Assets Cash and Due from Banks Money Market Assets Securities Loans and Leases Reserve for Credit Losses Assigned to Loans Other Assets Total Assets Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Deposits Demand and Other Fourth Quarter $ 338.7 99.7 327.2 176.6 150.6 (10.0) 400.0 66.9 132.1 .5 132.6 $ $ $ Third Quarter Second Quarter First Quarter 327.5 79.9 279.3 140.3 139.0 — 377.8 53.9 114.7 — 114.7 336.2 102.4 257.3 124.3 133.0 — 377.2 63.6 130.8 — 130.8 327.9 98.6 254.4 115.9 138.5 (5.0) 377.5 65.3 127.2 .3 127.5 Fourth Quarter $ 310.6 83.5 256.4 120.2 136.2 (15.0) 347.4 67.4 130.5 (.8) 129.7 $ $ $ Third Quarter Second Quarter First Quarter 304.0 87.4 254.5 120.2 134.3 5.0 347.4 58.5 114.8 (1.0) 113.8 293.9 107.2 270.2 133.2 137.0 7.5 412.5 36.7 81.4 (14.8) 66.6 280.6 75.0 274.6 133.9 140.7 5.0 349.5 45.2 96.6 (1.9) 94.7 132.6 114.7 130.8 127.5 .61 .60 .52 .52 .60 .59 .58 .57 129.7 113.8 66.3 94.3 .59 .58 .52 .51 .30 .30 .43 .42 $ 1,950.7 13,151.9 8,560.9 17,777.4 1,614.1 11,545.3 7,471.0 17,474.7 1,661.0 11,015.3 8,545.9 17,294.3 1,628.4 9,887.6 8,039.3 17,253.5 $ 1,897.9 9,578.9 9,381.2 17,462.5 1,773.0 8,820.3 8,804.6 17,452.8 1,853.9 8,597.8 8,153.7 17,546.7 1,631.0 8,359.7 7,390.2 17,567.3 (140.3) 2,986.6 (142.6) 2,405.6 (144.9) 2,628.7 (152.3) 2,866.5 (157.0) 2,915.0 (165.1) 2,632.1 (163.8) 2,572.8 (161.8) 2,675.1 $44,287.2 40,368.1 41,000.3 39,523.0 $41,078.5 39,317.7 38,561.1 37,461.5 Noninterest-Bearing $ 4,650.3 4,333.2 4,507.4 4,472.4 $ 4,469.9 4,197.3 4,046.0 4,299.8 Savings and Other Interest-Bearing Other Time Foreign Offices Total Deposits Purchased Funds Senior Notes Long-Term Debt Floating Rate Capital Debt Other Liabilities Stockholders’ Equity Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Analysis of Net Interest Income Earning Assets Interest-Related Funds Noninterest-Related Funds Net Interest Income (Taxable equivalent) Net Interest Margin (Taxable equivalent) Common Stock Dividend and Market Price Dividends Market Price Range–High –Low 8,827.8 364.5 15,391.2 29,233.8 8,206.8 263.6 863.7 276.3 2,206.5 3,236.5 8,858.7 347.4 12,934.1 26,473.4 7,656.1 350.0 864.0 276.2 1,579.7 3,168.7 8,831.9 298.2 13,034.5 26,672.0 8,015.9 350.0 864.3 276.2 1,709.4 3,112.5 8,650.5 277.0 12,312.4 25,712.3 7,364.9 350.0 864.6 276.2 1,892.5 3,062.5 8,530.8 276.9 12,051.9 25,329.5 9,537.9 275.0 864.9 267.9 1,803.4 2,999.9 8,508.7 300.5 11,340.5 24,347.0 8,870.0 450.0 865.1 267.9 1,584.7 2,933.0 8,366.2 327.6 11,237.0 23,976.8 8,416.8 450.0 898.3 267.9 1,572.9 2,978.4 8,378.0 354.7 10,419.5 23,452.0 7,788.9 450.0 903.4 267.8 1,607.7 2,991.7 $44,287.2 40,368.1 41,000.3 39,523.0 $41,078.5 39,317.7 38,561.1 37,461.5 $39,490.2 33,103.6 6,386.6 36,491.0 30,332.2 6,158.8 36,855.5 30,792.8 6,062.7 35,180.4 29,339.2 5,841.2 $36,422.6 31,003.7 5,418.9 35,077.7 29,813.4 5,264.3 34,298.2 29,067.8 5,230.4 33,317.2 27,815.2 5,502.0 164.7 152.6 1.66% 1.66 $ .21 49.43 38.55 .19 43.41 38.40 146.5 1.60 .19 48.14 39.65 151.7 1.73 .19 51.35 45.19 149.6 147.4 1.63% 1.67 $ .19 48.75 42.29 .17 44.68 40.68 150.1 1.76 .17 42.28 30.22 153.5 1.87 .17 37.70 27.64 Note: The common stock of Northern Trust Corporation is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol NTRS. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 101 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION consolidated financial statistics average statement of condition w ith analysis of net interest income (Interest and Rate on a Taxable Equivalent Basis) ($ In Millions) Average Earning Assets Money Market Assets Federal Funds Sold and Resell Agreements Time Deposits with Banks Other Interest-Bearing Total Money Market Assets Securities U.S. Government Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions Government Sponsored Agency Other Total Securities Loans and Leases Total Earning Assets Reserve for Credit Losses Assigned to Loans and Leases Cash and Due from Banks Other Assets Total Assets Average Source of Funds Deposits Savings and Money Market Savings Certificates Other Time Foreign Offices Time Total Deposits Federal Funds Purchased Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase Commercial Paper Other Borrowings Senior Notes Long-Term Debt Floating Rate Capital Debt Total Interest-Related Funds Interest Rate Spread Noninterest-Bearing Deposits Other Liabilities Stockholders’ Equity 2004 Average Balance Interest Rate Interest $ 14.2 246.1 .3 260.6 .8 65.2 93.0 35.7 194.7 717.3 $ 954.2 10,417.0 34.0 1.49% 2.36 .94 11,405.2 2.29 64.4 919.9 6,162.7 1,006.6 8,153.6 17,450.9 1.28 7.09 1.51 3.54 2.39 4.11 $ 9.0 162.2 1.1 172.3 1.7 62.7 91.7 27.8 183.9 751.9 2003 Average Balance $ 710.3 8,029.8 102.3 8,842.4 105.1 859.3 6,794.7 679.8 8,438.9 17,506.9 Rate 1.27% 2.02 1.06 1.95 1.64 7.31 1.35 4.09 2.18 4.30 $1,172.6 37,009.7 3.17% $1,108.1 34,788.2 3.19% — — — (145.0) 1,713.9 2,721.7 — $41,300.3 — — — — — — — (160.6) 1,789.6 2,698.0 — $39,115.2 — — — — $ 54.8 36.8 5.2 200.3 297.1 49.5 22.2 1.9 106.7 19.2 54.8 5.7 557.1 — — — — $ 7,313.9 1,478.6 322.0 12,501.8 21,616.3 3,815.9 1,722.0 135.4 2,138.2 328.3 864.1 276.3 30,896.5 .75% 2.49 1.63 1.60 1.37 1.30 1.29 1.41 4.99 5.84 6.34 2.08 1.80 — 1.37 — — — 5,411.2 1,847.3 3,145.3 $ 51.0 43.4 5.5 132.3 232.2 47.9 18.0 1.6 118.3 28.0 56.5 5.0 507.5 — — — — $ 6,791.2 1,655.3 314.7 10,458.3 19,219.5 4,510.9 1,711.1 142.0 2,294.7 405.9 882.8 267.9 29,434.8 .75% 2.62 1.74 1.27 1.21 1.06 1.05 1.18 5.15 6.88 6.40 1.88 1.72 — 1.47 — — — 5,062.2 1,642.5 2,975.7 Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity — $41,300.3 — — $39,115.2 — Net Interest Income/Margin (FTE Adjusted) Net Interest Income/Margin (Unadjusted) Net Interest Income/Margin Components Domestic International Consolidated Notes–Average balance includes nonaccrual loans. $ 615.5 $ 561.1 — 1.66% — 1.52% $ 600.6 $ 548.2 — 1.73% — 1.58% $ 528.0 87.5 $25,918.2 11,091.5 $ 615.5 $37,009.7 2.04% .79 1.66% $ 517.5 83.1 $26,219.2 8,569.0 $ 600.6 $34,788.2 1.97% .97 1.73% –Total interest income includes adjustments on loans and securities to a taxable equivalent basis. Such adjustments are based on the U.S. federal income tax rate (35%) and State of Illinois income tax rate (7.30% for 2004 and 2003 and 7.18% for other years). Lease financing receivable balan- ces are reduced by deferred income. Total taxable equivalent interest adjustments amounted to $54.4 million in 2004, $52.4 million in 2003, $48.7 million in 2002, $52.6 million in 2001, and $53.3 million in 2000. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 102 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION consolidated financial statistics 2002 Average Balance $ 689.5 8,082.5 33.6 8,805.6 154.4 640.0 5,905.4 502.4 7,202.2 17,614.2 33,622.0 (156.5) 1,634.3 2,496.9 $37,596.7 $ 6,196.6 1,913.6 367.6 9,687.7 18,165.5 4,175.5 1,282.9 140.1 2,948.4 450.0 766.2 267.8 28,196.4 — 5,183.9 1,349.6 2,866.8 $37,596.7 — — $25,016.5 8,605.5 $33,622.0 Interest $ 12.0 203.9 .7 216.6 4.2 49.8 114.2 25.9 194.1 876.3 $1,287.0 $ — — — — 70.1 65.5 9.4 171.9 316.9 68.4 20.4 2.5 138.2 31.1 52.2 6.8 636.5 — — — — — $ 650.5 $ 601.8 $ 571.5 79.0 $ 650.5 Rate Interest 1.74% 2.52 2.03 2.46 2.71 7.78 1.93 5.16 2.70 4.97 3.83% — — — — 1.13% 3.42 2.55 1.77 1.74 1.64 1.59 1.79 4.69 6.92 6.82 2.53 2.26 1.57 — — — — 1.93% 1.79% 2.28% .92 1.93% $ 29.5 194.3 1.0 224.8 10.3 39.8 339.2 28.2 417.5 1,091.7 $1,734.0 — — — — $ 163.4 114.2 55.0 313.3 645.9 109.8 58.0 5.6 168.2 33.4 51.4 13.5 1,085.8 — — — — — $ 648.2 $ 595.6 $ 602.6 45.6 $ 648.2 2001 Average Balance $ 800.9 4,832.0 24.7 5,657.6 186.1 495.1 7,434.2 418.3 8,533.7 17,850.5 32,041.8 (153.3) 1,536.2 2,208.0 $35,632.7 $ 5,753.6 2,203.7 1,110.0 8,649.2 17,716.5 2,839.0 1,474.1 137.5 3,254.6 485.5 749.7 267.7 26,924.6 — 4,893.4 1,194.5 2,620.2 $35,632.7 — — $26,363.8 5,678.0 $32,041.8 Rate Interest 3.68% 4.02 4.36 3.97 5.52 8.04 4.56 6.76 4.89 6.12 5.41% — — — — 2.84% 5.18 4.96 3.62 3.65 3.87 3.93 4.05 5.17 6.88 6.86 5.03 4.03 1.38 — — — — 2.02% 1.86% 2.29% .80 2.02% $ 40.4 206.0 3.3 249.7 14.6 38.7 567.6 32.3 653.2 1,161.4 $2,064.3 — — — — $ 206.8 133.0 59.1 431.4 830.3 167.8 91.8 8.8 245.2 34.4 44.8 19.4 1,442.5 — — — — — $ 621.8 $ 568.5 $ 605.9 15.9 $ 621.8 2000 Average Balance $ 642.5 3,822.8 47.8 4,513.1 237.7 475.9 8,551.9 421.5 9,687.0 16,548.6 30,748.7 (143.4) 1,421.3 2,030.5 $34,057.1 $ 5,203.9 2,263.3 964.6 8,064.5 16,496.3 2,644.7 1,476.4 138.3 3,890.0 503.0 639.9 267.6 26,056.2 — 4,550.6 1,160.6 2,289.7 $34,057.1 — — $26,143.9 4,604.8 $30,748.7 Rate 6.29% 5.39 6.72 5.53 6.13 8.14 6.64 7.67 6.74 7.02 6.71% — — — — 3.97% 5.88 6.13 5.35 5.03 6.34 6.22 6.40 6.30 6.82 7.01 7.25 5.54 1.17 — — — — 2.02% 1.85% 2.32% .35 2.02% ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 103 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION senior officers Tony Bolazina Northern Trust Bank, N.A.— Colorado Sherry S. Barrat Northern Trust—PFS West Sherry S. Barrat Northern Trust of California Corporation Patrick J. Everett Northern Trust Bank, FSB— Nevada Dennis B. Mitchell Northern Trust Bank, FSB— Washington Alison A. Winter Northern Trust—PFS Northeast John J. (Jeff) Kauffman Northern Trust Bank, FSB— Greater New York and Connecticut John V.N. McClure Northern Trust—PFS Midwest David C. Blowers Northern Trust—Illinois Buell C. Cole Northern Trust Bank, FSB— Michigan John D. Fumagalli Northern Trust Bank, FSB— Missouri Gordon A. Anhold Northern Trust Bank, FSB— Ohio James M. Rauh Northern Trust Bank, FSB— Wisconsin Martin J. Weiland Northern Trust of Texas Corporation Robert A. Meier Northern Trust Bank, FSB— Georgia Northern Trust Corporation and The Northern Trust Company Management Committee William A. Osborn Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President Steven L. Fradkin Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Timothy P. Moen Executive Vice President Human Resources and Administration William L. Morrison President Personal Financial Services Perry R. Pero Vice Chairman and Head of Corporate Risk Management Timothy J. Theriault President Worldwide Operations and Technology Terence J. Toth President Northern Trust Global Investments Frederick H. Waddell President Corporate and Institutional Services Kelly R. Welsh Executive Vice President and General Counsel Alison A. Winter President Personal Financial Services— Northeast Heads of the Corporation’s Subsidiary Banks and State Offices Douglas P. Regan Northern Trust of Florida Corporation David A. Highmark Northern Trust—PFS Southwest David A. Highmark Northern Trust Bank, N.A.— Arizona Northern Trust Corporation Other Senior Officers Aileen B. Blake Executive Vice President and Controller-Designate Orie L. Dudley, Jr. Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer John P. Grube Executive Vice President Credit Policy Harry W. Short Executive Vice President and Controller Patricia K. Bartler Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer Jeffrey D. Cohodes Senior Vice President Strategic Planning William R. Dodds, Jr. Senior Vice President and Treasurer Rose A. Ellis Corporate Secretary and Assistant General Counsel Beverly J. Fleming Senior Vice President and Director, Investor Relations Dan E. Phelps Senior Vice President and General Auditor Catherine J. Treiber Vice President and Assistant Corporate Treasurer The Northern Trust Company Other Executive Vice Presidents Gregg D. Behrens John V.N. McClure Patrick J. McDougal Teresa A. Parker Stephen N. Potter Joyce St. Clair Jana R. Schreuder Lee S. Selander Jean E. Sheridan Lloyd A.Wennlund ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 104 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION board of directors Harold B. Smith Chairman of the Executive Committee Illinois Tool Works Inc. Manufacturer and marketer of engineered components and industrial systems and consumables (2, 3, 4, 5) William D. Smithburg Retired Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer The Quaker Oats Company Worldwide manufacturer and marketer of beverages and grain-based products (2, 3, 4) Board Committees 1. Audit Committee 2. Compensation and Benefits Committee 3. Corporate Governance Committee 4. Executive Committee 5. Business Risk Committee 6. Business Strategy Committee William A. Osborn Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President Northern Trust Corporation and The Northern Trust Company (4) Duane L. Burnham Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Abbott Laboratories Global diversified health care products and services company (1, 3) Susan Crown Vice President Henry Crown and Company Company with diversified manufacturing operations, real estate and securities (1, 2) Robert S. Hamada Edward Eagle Brown Distinguished Service Professor of Finance Emeritus Graduate School of Business, University of Chicago Educational institution (5, 6) Robert A. Helman Partner Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw Law firm (5, 6) Dipak C. Jain Dean Kellogg School of Management Northwestern University Educational institution (1, 6) Arthur L. Kelly Managing Partner KEL Enterprises L.P. Holding and investment partnership (2, 4, 6) Robert C. McCormack Advisory Director Trident Capital, Inc. Venture capital firm (5, 6) Edward J. Mooney Retired Délégué Général—North America Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux Worldwide provider of energy, water, waste and communications services; Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Nalco Chemical Company Manufacturer of specialized service chemicals (1, 2, 4) John W. Rowe Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Exelon Corporation Producer and wholesale marketer of energy (1, 3) ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 105 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION corporate structure northern trust corporation 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60675 312-630-6000 Principal Subsidiary The Northern Trust Company 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60675 120 East Oak Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611 201 East Huron Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611 2814 West Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60647 7801 South State Street, Chicago, Illinois 60619 770 W. Northwest Highway, Barrington, Illinois 60010 2550 Waukegan Road, Glenview, Illinois 60025 1700 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, Illinois 60035 4 North Washington Street, Hinsdale, Illinois 60521 120 East Scranton Avenue, Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044 265 East Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 959 South Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 400 East Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563 One Oakbrook Terrace, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181 250 S. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068 1501 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173 62 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093 101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 2000, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 London Branch 50 Bank Street, Canary Wharf London E145NT, United Kingdom Cayman Islands Branch P.O. Box 501, Georgetown, Grand Cayman Islands British West Indies Singapore Branch 80 Raffles Place 46th Floor, UOB Plaza1, Singapore 048624 Subsidiaries of The Northern Trust Company The Northern Trust International Banking Corporation 40 Broad Street, 10th Floor, New York, New York 10004 The Northern Trust Company of Hong Kong Limited Suite 703-4 One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong Northern Trust Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited George’s Quay House, 43 Townsend Street, Dublin 2, Ireland Northern Trust Global Investments (Europe) Limited 50 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London E145NT, United Kingdom Northern Trust (Ireland) Limited Northern Trust Investor Services (Ireland) Limited Northern Trust Custodial Services (Ireland) Limited Northern Trust Fund Services (Ireland) Limited George’s Quay House, 43 Townsend Street, Dublin 2, Ireland Northern Trust Management Services Limited 50 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London E145NT, United Kingdom Northern Trust Investments, N.A. 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60675 Norlease, Inc. 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60675 The Northern Trust Company, Canada 161 Bay Street, Suite 4540, B.C.E. Place Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5J 2S1 NTG Services LLC 50 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London E145NT, United Kingdom NT Mortgage Holdings LLC 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60675 Northern Trust Holdings Limited 50 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London E145NT, United Kingdom Northern Trust Global Services Limited 50 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London E145NT, United Kingdom Rose des Vents, 16 Rue Erasme, L-1468 Luxembourg, Luxembourg Northern Trust Management Company SA Rose des Vents, 16 Rue Erasme, L-1468 Luxembourg, Luxembourg Other Subsidiaries of the Corporation Northern Trust Bank of Florida N.A. 700 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131 8600 NW 17th Street, Suite 120, Miami, Florida 33126 595 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 328 Crandon Boulevard, Suite 101, Key Biscayne, Florida 33149 18909 NE 29th Avenue, Aventura, Florida 33180 1100 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 2601 East Oakland Park Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306 2300 Weston Road, Weston, Florida 33326 3100 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 770 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33483 440 Royal Palm Way, Palm Beach, Florida 33480 11301 U.S. Highway 1, Suite 100, North Palm Beach, Florida 33408 2201 S.E. Kingswood Terrace, Monterey Commons, Stuart, Florida 34996 755 Beachland Boulevard, Vero Beach, Florida 32963 3150 Cardinal Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32963 4001 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, Florida 34103 375 Fifth Avenue South, Naples, Florida 34102 26790 South Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs, Florida 34134 8060 College Parkway S.W., Fort Myers, Florida 33919 1515 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida 34236 901 Venetia Bay Boulevard, Suite 100, Venice, Florida 34285 540 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key, Florida 34228 6320 Venture Drive, Suite 100, Bradenton, Florida 34202 525 Indian Rocks Road, Belleair Bluffs, Florida 33770 100 Second Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 425 North Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33602 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 106 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION corporate structure Northern Trust Cayman International, Ltd. P.O. Box 1586, Georgetown, Grand Cayman Cayman Islands, British West Indies Northern Trust Bank, N.A. 2398 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85016 7600 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 7501 East Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 8525 East Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 19432 R. H. Johnson Boulevard, Sun City West, Arizona 85375 1525 South Greenfield Road, Mesa, Arizona 85206 908 South Power Road, Mesa, Arizona 85206 23714 South Alma School Road, Sun Lakes, Arizona 85248 6444 East Tanque Verde Road, Tucson, Arizona 85715 3450 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85718 16 Market Square, 1573 Market Street, Denver, Colorado 80202 Northern Trust Bank of California N.A. 355 South Grand Avenue, Suite 2600, Los Angeles, California 90071 10877 Wilshire Boulevard (Westwood), Los Angeles, California 90024 16 Corporate Plaza Drive, Newport Beach, California 92660 4370 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 1000, San Diego, California 92122 1125 Wall Street, La Jolla, California 92037 206 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101 1485 East Valley Road, (Montecito), Santa Barbara, California 93108 69-710 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California 92270 580 California Street, Suite 1800, San Francisco, California 94104 575 Redwood Highway, Mill Valley, California 94941 270 Third Street, Los Altos, California 94022 Northern Trust Bank of Texas N.A. 2020 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75201 5540 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75205 16475 Dallas Parkway, Addison, Texas 75001 2701 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas 77098 600 Bering Drive, Houston, Texas 77057 10000 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77024 98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Suite 350, Austin, Texas 78701 Northern Trust Bank, FSB Connecticut 300 Atlantic Street, Suite 400, Stamford, Connecticut 06901 Georgia 3282 Northside Parkway, Suite 100, Atlanta, Georgia 30327 Massachusetts 60 State Street, Suite 700, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 Michigan 10 West Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304 161 Ottawa Avenue, Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 120 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan 48236 Minnesota 80 S. Eighth Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 Missouri 190 Carondelet Plaza, St. Louis, Missouri 63105 Nevada 1995 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas, Nevada 89134 New York 65 E. 55th Street, 24th Floor, New York, New York 10022 Ohio 127 Public Square, Suite 5150, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 Washington 1414 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101 Wisconsin 526 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 Northern Trust Global Advisors, Inc. 300 Atlantic Street, Suite 400, Stamford, Connecticut 06901 The Northern Trust Company of Connecticut 300 Atlantic Street, Suite 400, Stamford, Connecticut 06901 NT Global Advisors, Inc. 161 Bay Street, Suite 4540, B.C.E. Place Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5J 2S1 Northern Trust Global Advisors, Limited 50 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London E145NT United Kingdom The Northern Trust Company of New York 40 Broad Street, New York, New York 10004 Northern Trust Securities, Inc. 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60675 Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K. Izumi Garden Tower, 1-6-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 107 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION corporate information Quarterly Earnings Releases Copies of the Corporation’s quarterly earnings releases may be obtained by accessing Northern Trust’s Web site at www.northerntrust.com or by calling the Corporate Communications department at (312) 444-4272. Investor Relations Please direct Investor Relations inquiries to Beverly J. Fleming, Director of Investor Relations, at (312) 444-7811 or bjg1@ntrs.com. www.northerntrust.com Information about the Corporation, including financial performance and products and services, is available on Northern Trust’s Web site at www.northerntrust.com. NTGI Northern Trust Corporation uses the name Northern Trust Global Investments to identify the investment management business, including portfolio management, research and trading, carried on by several of its affiliates, including The Northern Trust Company, Northern Trust Global Advisors and Northern Trust Investments. Annual Meeting The annual meeting of stockholders will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. (Central Daylight Time) at 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois. Stock Listing The common stock of Northern Trust Corporation is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol NTRS. Stock Transfer Agent, Registrar and Dividend Disbursing Agent Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Shareowner Services 161 North Concord Exchange South St. Paul, Minnesota 55075 General Phone Number: 1-800-468-9716 Internet Site: www.wellsfargo.com/shareownerservices Available Information The Corporation’s Internet address is www.northerntrust.com. Through our Web site, we make available free of charge our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78m(a) or 78o(d)) as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish such material to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. Information contained on the Web site is not part of this Annual Report. 10-K Report Copies of the Corporation’s 2004 10-K Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission will be available by the end of March 2005 and will be mailed to stockholders and other interested persons upon written request to: Rose A. Ellis Corporate Secretary Northern Trust Corporation 50 South La Salle Street Chicago, Illinois 60675 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 108 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION LW56111_Cover 3/2/05 11:02 PM Page 1 N O R T H E R N T R U S T C O R P O R AT I O N 5 0 S O U T H L A S A L L E S T R E E T • C H I C A G O, I L L I N O I S 6 0 6 7 5 Quantum Color Graphics, L.L.C. 6511 W. Oakton St. Morton Grove, Il 60053 (847) 967-3600 RR Donnelly BC FC CCYYAANN MMAAGG YYEELLOO BBLLKK PPMMSS334433 22nndd__PPMMSS 334433 #56111 2.16.2005 N O R T H E R N T R U S T C O R P O R A T I O N 2 0 0 4 A N N U A L R E P O R T T O S H A R E H O L D E R S